English - vocab

Question 1

anaphora

Answer 1

a technique where several phrases or words that are repeatedly used
E.g. Every move
Every word
Every breath

Question 2

Lexical Field

Answer 2

a lexical field (also known as a semantic field) is referred to as a group of words that are related in meaning and to a particular area of knowledge.
E.g. a lexical field related to “education” might include:
“school”
“teachers”
“curriculum”

Question 3

visual
gustatory
tactile
auditory
olfactory
kinaesthetic

Answer 3

sight
taste
touch
hearing
smell
movement

Question 4

meaning of an oxymoron and an example

Answer 4

an oxymoron is a figure of speech in which two seemingly contradictory or opposing words are combined to create a paradoxical effect
e.g. “bittersweet” - combining “bitter” and “sweet” reflects a mixed emotional state, capturing the complexity of feelings.

Question 4

compound sentence

Answer 4

a compound sentence is a type of sentence that combines two or more independent clauses (complete sentences) using coordinating conjunctions, semicolons, or other punctuation marks. it can stand alone as a sentence with the other part as well
e.g. “I finished my homework, and then I went to the gym.”

Question 5

ecphonesis

Answer 5

ecphonesis is a rhetorical device used to express strong emotion, often through an exclamatory statement
e.g. “Oh the agony of it all!”
“How could this happen to me?”

Question 6

asyndeton

Answer 6

asyndeton is a rhetorical device that involves deliberately omitting conjunctions between words, phrases, or clauses in a series.
e.g. ““He was a bag of bones, a floppy doll, a broken stick, a maniac.”
by removing the conjunctions (and, or, etc) it adds more emotional effect

Question 7

assonance

Answer 7

assonance is a literary device that involves the repetition of vowel sounds within closely placed words or phrases.
e.g. “Go and mow the lawn” - repetition of the “o”
“Hear the mellow wedding bells” - repetition of the “e”

Question 8

epitome

Answer 8

When describing a character as the epitome of something, it means that the character represents or embodies the essential qualities of a specific type or trait.
e.g. “He is the epitome of courage” - he represents the personality trait courage in its purest more ideal form

Question 9

hamartia

Answer 9

hamartia is a literary term derived from Greek that refers to a tragic flaw or error in judgment that leads to the protagonist’s (main characters) downfall. It often involves a character’s inherent weakness, moral failing, or misjudgment that precipitates their tragic fate
e.g. “Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth: His hamartia is his unchecked ambition and desire for power, which drives him to commit regicide and other heinous acts, ultimately leading to his downfall”

Question 10

Reliable and Unreliable narrator

Answer 10

The reliability of a narrator depends on their honesty, accuracy, and objectivity in presenting the narrative.
Unreliable narrators may mislead or deceive readers, either intentionally or unintentionally, due to their limited perspective, personal biases, or other reasons.

Question 10

pathos

Answer 10

pathos is a rhetorical device and a key element of persuasive writing and speech that appeals to the audience’s emotions. it is used to evoke feelings such as sympathy, pity, sadness, or compassion in order to persuade or influence the audience.
e.g. animal shelter advertisements: These often use pathos by featuring images and stories of abandoned or abused animals to evoke compassion and encourage donations or adoptions