Word Relationships Flashcardizz

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What is an 'allusion'?

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A reference to another work that readers are expected to know.

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What does 'context clues' refer to?

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Elements surrounding an unknown word that help define it.

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What is the purpose of 'evidence' in a text?

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To support a claim or value statement.

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What is an 'analogy'?

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A reference to a character, place, or event in other works that authors assume readers will know.

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What is a 'word relationship'?

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The manner in which words relate to one another.

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What is a 'metaphor'?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a 'simile'?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does 'theme' mean in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

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What is 'tone' in writing?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What are 'synonyms'?

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Words that have similar meanings.