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The subject of the sentence performs the action.

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Active Voice

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“Anthony drove while Toni searched for the house” is an example or non-example of active voice?

“The car was driven by Anthony” is an example or non-example of active voice?

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Example and non-example

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What is the impact of using active voice in writing?

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It makes the writing direct and clear

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An indirect reference to something with which the reader is supposed to be familiar.

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Allusion

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“The woman smiled like a Cheshire cat” is an example of?

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An example of allusion

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What is the impact of using allusion in writing?

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It intensifies the reader’s understanding of the writing by allowing to make connections to a reference

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A brief recounting of a relevant episode.

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Anecdote

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In a conversation between you and your friend about pets, your friend shares a story about how her cat recently scratched up her leather couch.

This is an example of?

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An example of an anecdote

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What is the impact of anecdotes in writing?

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Helps develop a point, hooks the reader’s attention, and can create an emotional response

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The word, clause, or phrase referred to by a pronoun.

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Antecedent

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Aaron drove to the supermarket. He bought apples, cereal, and milk.

This is an example of?

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This is an example of antecedent because Aaron is replaced by “he.”

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Art or literature characterized by a realistic view of people and the world; sticks to traditional themes and structures.

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Classicism

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An example of classicism

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A humorous scene put into a serious story, in order to lighten the mood.

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Comic releif

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The “gatekeeper scene” in Macbeth.

This is an example of?

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An example if comic relief

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What is the impact of using comic relief in writing?

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Breaks tension

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The selection of words an author uses to create a specific tone in their writing or as an element of style.

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Diction

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Ordinary or familiar type of conversation, used mostly in informal speech.

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Colloquialism

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Profanities, phrases, and aphorisms are examples of?

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An example of colloquialism

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What is the impact of colloquialism in writing?

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Makes writing less formal and can make characters “lifelike”

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An association suggested by a word.

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Connotation

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The literal, explicit meaning of a word [without connotations].

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Denotation

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The diction used by a group which practices a similar profession or activity.

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Jargon

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An IT specialist says, “The new application features an API that allows it to seamlessly integrate with other software.”

This is an example of?

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An example of jargon

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What is the impact of jargon in writing?
It is useful with specialized audiences, but can also prevent effective communication. In academic writing, it gives a shorter way to explain things
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The language or dialect of a particular country. The language or dialect of a regional clan or group. Everyday speech.
Vernacular
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A term used to describe fiction, nonfiction or poetry that teaches a specific lesson or moral or provides a model of correct behavior or thinking.
Didactic
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Aesop's Fables is an example of?
An example of didactic
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A folk saying with a lesson.
Adage
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is an example of?
An example of adage
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"A rolling stone gathers no moss" is an example of?
An example of adge
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What is the impact of adage in writing?
Gives wisdom and persuades reader to listen to the author's message
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A fictional or non fictional story in which characters, things, and events represent qualities or concepts.
Allegory
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George Orwell's "Animal Farm" is an example of?
An example of an allegory because the main characters [animals] go against the human farm owner, which is a lesson that revolves around political concepts
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What is the impact of allegories in writing?
Reveals an abstraction or truth
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A terse statement which expresses a general truth or moral principle. It can be a memorable summation of the author's point.
Aphorism
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"A watched pot never boils." This is an example of?
An example of aphorism
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What is the impact of aphorism in writing?
Expresses a general truth, and has broad applicability to audiences
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The deliberate omission of a word or phrase from prose done for effect by the author.
Ellipsis
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"I really don't think this is a good idea..." This is an example of?
An example of an ellipsis
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What is the impact of ellipsis in writing?
Tells the reader something was omitted and can allow the reader to fill the missing part with their imagination
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A more agreeable or less offensive substitute for generally unpleasant words or concepts. It can be used for political correctness.
Euphemism
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"Physically challenged" instead of "crippled." This is an example of?
An example of a euphemism
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What is the impact of euphemisms in writing?
Can help avoid offend audiences, make them more at ease
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Writing that is not supposed to be taken literally; the opposite of literal language.
Figurative language
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A comparison of one pair of variables to a parallel set of variables.
Analogy
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"She's as blind as a bat." This is an example of?
An example of an analogy
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What is the impact of analogies in writing?
Allows the reader to thoroughly understand the author's ideas
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An exaggeration.
Hyperbole
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"If I don't get a good grade, I'll die!" This is an example of?
An example of a hyperbole
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What is the impact of hyperboles in writing?
Emphasizes an idea, emotions, or situations
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A common, often used expression that doesn’t make sense if you take it literally.
Idiom
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"Laptops cost an arm and a leg." This is an example of?
An example of an idiom
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What is the impact of idioms in writing?
Can add imagery or humor to writing
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Making an implied comparison, not using “like,” as,” or other such words.
Metaphor
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"My feet are popsicles" is an example or non-example of a metaphor? "My feet are like popsicles" is an example or non-example of a metaphor?
An example and non-example of a metaphor
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What is the impact of using metaphors in writing?
Can help shape the way readers perceive ideas, exaggerate actions, or create imagery
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Replacing an actual word or idea, with a related word or concept.
Metonymy
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"The pen is mightier than the sword." This is an example of?
An example of metonymy
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What is the impact of metonymy in writing?
Adds depth and a more complex meaning to an idea
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A kind of metonymy when a whole is represented by naming one of its parts, or vice versa.
Synecdoche
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“The cattle rancher owned 500 head.” This is an example of?
An example of synecdoche
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What is the impact of synecdoche in writing?
Elevates language, makes writing more interesting and memorable
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Using words such as “like” or “as” to make a direct comparison between two different things.
Simile
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"I'm so cold, I feel like an ice cube" is an example or non-example of a simile? "I'm so cold, I'm an ice cube." is an example or non example of a simile
An example and non-example of a simile
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What is the impact of similes in writing?
Encourages reader engagement, adds depth to writing, and create imagery
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A description involving a “crossing of the senses.”
Synesthesia
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"I was deafened by his brightly-colored clothing.” This is an example of?
An example of synesthesia
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What is the impact of incorporating synesthesia in writing?
Makes descriptions sensory-enhancing and vivid
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Giving human-like qualities to something that is not human.
Personification
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"The fluorescent lights groaned throughout the room." This is an example of?
An example of personification
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What is the impact of personification in writing?
Makes inanimate objects relatable and feel lifelike. It helps readers connect to the object

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