RH1

Question 1

abstract language

Answer 1

language describing ideas and qualities rather than observable or specific things, people, or places.

Question 2

alliteration

Answer 2

the repetition of initial identical consonant sounds.

Question 3

assonance

Answer 3

repetition of a vowel sound within two or more words in close proximity.

Question 4

cacophonous

Answer 4

language that is harsh sounding.

Question 5

colloquial

Answer 5

a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of familiar conversation; informal or slang. Her life’s going down the drain.

Question 6

colloquialism

Answer 6

a word or phrase used in everyday conversation and informal writing that is often inappropriate in formal writing. “Y’all” or “ain’t.”

Question 7

concrete

Answer 7

language describing observable or specific things, people or places

Question 8

connotation

Answer 8

Rather than the dictionary definition, implied meaning rather than the literal meaning

Question 9

consonance

Answer 9

Repetition of a constant sound within 2 or more words in close proximity

Question 10

denotation

Answer 10

The dictionary definition of a word exact meaning

Question 11

diction

Answer 11

Word choice

Question 12

euphonious

Answer 12

language that is pleasant sounding

Question 13

euphemism

Answer 13

a more acceptable or pleasant way of saying something that might be inappropriate

Question 14

florid

Answer 14

Describing flowery or elaborate speech

Question 15

formal

Answer 15

A manner of speaking or reading that is formal

Question 16

informal

Answer 16

A manner of speaking or reading that is considered conversational or relax

Question 17

jargon

Answer 17

A special language of a profession or group

Question 18

onomatopoeia

Answer 18

The use of a word pronunciation suggest its meaning buzz hiss