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English Terms 1 Flashcards

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Imagery

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Language that appeals to the senses

“…the series stuck, and to buy some of it was like breaking into a loaf of French Bread.”

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Diction

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Authors word choices

“I ‘coasted’ the two new books home…”

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Theme

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Central meaning or dominant idea in literature

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Tone

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Authors attitude towards his/her subject

Welty’s tone changes from satisfied to fulfilled

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