Chapter 12

Question 1

The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase

Answer 1

Denotative meaning

Question 2

The meaning suggested by the associations or emotions triggered by a word or a phrase.

Answer 2

Connotative meaning

Question 3

A book of synonyms

Answer 3

Thesaurus

Question 4

Words that refer to tangible objects.

Answer 4

Concrete words

Question 5

Words that refer to ideas or concepts.

Answer 5

Abstract words

Question 6

Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea.

Answer 6

Clutter

Question 7

The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects, actions, or ideas.

Answer 7

Imagery

Question 8

An explicit comparison, introduced with the word “like” or “as,” between things that are necessary different yet have something in common.

Answer 8

Simile

Question 9

A trite or overused expression

Answer 9

Clichè

Question 10

An implicit comparison, not introduced with the word “like” or “as, “ between two things that are essentially different yet have something in common.

Answer 10

Metaphor

Question 11

The pattern of sound in a speech created by the choice and arrangement of words.

Answer 11

Rhythm

Question 12

The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words, phrases, or sentences.

Answer 12

Parallelism

Question 13

Reiteration of the same words or set it words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences.

Answer 13

Repetition

Question 14

Repitition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words.

Answer 14

Aliteration

Question 15

The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas, usually in parallel structure.

Answer 15

Antithesis

Question 16

Language that does not stereotype, demean, or patronize people on the basis of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or other factors.

Answer 16

Inclusive language

Question 17

The use of “he” to refer to both women and men.

Answer 17

Generic “he”