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Question 1

Connotation

Answer 1

Implied or suggested meaning of a word because of its association in the reader’s mind

Question 2

Consanace

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Repetition of identical constant sounds within two or more words in close proximity; it can also be seen in compound words

Question 3

Conundrum

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A riddle whose answer is or involves a pun; it may also be a paradox or difficult problem

Question 4

Deduction

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The process of moving from a general rule to a specific example

Question 5

Denotation

Answer 5

The literal meaning of a word

Question 6

Description

Answer 6

The picturing in word of something or someone through detailed observation of color, motion, sound, taste, smell, and touch; one of the four modes of discourse

Question 7

Diction

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Word choice, an element of style; creates tone, attitude, and style, as well as meaning

Question 8

Didactic

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Writing whose purpose is to instruct or teach; usually formal and focuses on moral or ethical concerns; may be fictional or non fictional that teaches a specific lesson or moral or provides a model of correct behavior or thinking

Question 9

Discourse

Answer 9

Spoken or written language, including literary works; the four traditionally classified modes are description, exposition, narration, and persuasion

Question 10

Dissonance

Answer 10

Harsh or grating sounds that do not go together

Question 11

Dramatic Irony

Answer 11

When the reader is aware of an inconsistency between a fictional or nonfictional character’s perception of a situation and the truth of that situation

Question 12

Emotional Appeal

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When a writer appeals to the readers’ emotions (often through pathos) to excite and involve them in the argument

Question 13

Epigraph

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The use of a quotation at the beginning of a work that hints at it’s theme

Question 14

Ethical Appeal

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When a writer tries to persuade The audience to respect and believe him or her based on a presentation of image of self through the text; repuation is sometimes a factor, but in all cases the aim is to gain the audiences confidence

Question 15

Euphemism

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A more acceptable and usually more pleasant wat of saying something that might be inappropiate or uncomfortable; often used to obscure the reality of a situation

Question 16

Euphony

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A succession of harmonious sounds used in poetry or prose; the opposite of cacophany

Question 17

Example

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An individualistic instance taken to be representative of a general pattern; arguing by this is considered reliable if they are demonstrable true or factual as well as relavant

Question 18

Explication

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The art of interpreting or discovering the meaning of a text; usually involves close reading and special attention to figurative language

Question 19

Exposition

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The immediate revelation to the audience of the setting and other background information necessary for the understanding of the plot; one of the four modes of discourse

Question 20

Extended Metaphor

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A sustained comparison, often referred to as a conceit; developed throughout a piece of writing

Question 21

Consonance

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Fulfill, Pingpong/ Boost, best

Question 22

Denotation

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Fork- fork

Question 23

Description

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Small, tall, smelly

Question 24

Dramatic Irony

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Romeo and Juliet- the reader knows that Juliet is not really dead but Romeo thinks she is

Question 25

Emotional Appeal

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Sad puppy comercials

Question 26

Euphemism

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Passed away, gone to a better place

Question 27

Exposition

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Date, place