Academic Concepts Final Flashcard

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What type of language is used when someone states something directly without any hidden meaning?

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Literal language is used when someone states something directly without any hidden meaning.

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What do we call language that is clear and leaves no room for interpretation?

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Explicit language is clear and leaves no room for interpretation.

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What literary style relies on rhythm and often includes rhyme?

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Poetry is a literary style that relies on rhythm and often includes rhyme.

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What is the process of rewording information to fit the context of your writing?

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Paraphrasing is the process of rewording information to fit the context of your writing.

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What term describes a word's emotional or cultural meaning beyond its literal definition?

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Connotation describes a word's emotional or cultural meaning beyond its literal definition.

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What is the opposite of connotation, focusing solely on the literal meaning of a word?

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Denotation is the opposite of connotation, focusing solely on the literal meaning of a word.

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What is it called when you repeat someone else's words exactly in your writing?

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Quoting is when you repeat someone else's words exactly in your writing.

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What type of writing includes fictional stories, characters, and plots?

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Fiction includes fictional stories, characters, and plots.

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What is a narrative that is based on real events and factual information?

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Non-fiction is a narrative that is based on real events and factual information.

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What is the term for a figure of speech that implies a comparison between two unlike things?

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Metaphor is a figure of speech that implies a comparison between two unlike things.