Untitled Deck Flashcards
What is the definition of Concrete?
Tangible, specific (e.g., “chair” or “dog”).
What is the definition of Abstract?
Intangible, conceptual (e.g., “freedom” or “love”).
Example: “Freedom is an abstract concept, but the prison cell is concrete evidence of its absence.”
What is Rhetoric?
The art of persuasive speaking or writing.
Example: “Let us not wallow in the valley of despair, I say to you today, my friends.” – MLK
What is Voice in writing?
The unique style and personality of an author or speaker in their writing.
Example: “I’ll fight to the end. I’ll fight with no arms, no legs—I’ll fight with my teeth!”
What is a Thesis?
Central argument or purpose in writing.
What is a Claim?
A statement of belief or position.
Example: “Schools should ban energy drink advertising to protect student health.”
What is an Extended Metaphor?
A metaphor developed over multiple sentences or paragraphs.
Example: “Life is a river. It twists, bends, and carries you to unknown shores.”
What is the difference between Connotation and Denotation?
Connotation: Emotional meaning (e.g., “home” = warmth, family). Denotation: Literal meaning (e.g., “home” = a building).
Example: “He’s a snake” has a negative connotation of deceit, not just the denotation of a reptile.
What is Conflict in literature?
A struggle between opposing forces (internal/external).
Example: “His desire to win conflicted with his fear of failure.”
What is Propaganda?
Biased information used to promote or discredit an idea.
Example: “Posters showing enemy soldiers as monsters during war.”
What is the Aristotelian Triangle?
Ethos (credibility), Pathos (emotion), Logos (logic).
Example: “As a doctor (ethos), I recommend this diet for your health (logos), and imagine feeling confident in your body (pathos).”
What is an Analogy?
A comparison to explain an idea.
Example: “The human brain works like a computer, storing and processing information.”
What is Point of View?
Perspective of narration (1st, 2nd, 3rd person).
Example: “I never expected this day to come.” (1st person)
What is an Anecdote?
A short, personal story to illustrate a point.
Example: “When I was a child, my grandmother told me…”
What is Mood in literature?
The emotional response evoked in the reader.
Example: “The cold, dark room reeked of decay.”
