AmLit IA 1 Review SY2324

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries beyond its literal meaning.

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word, without any emotional or cultural associations.

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What is syntax in writing?

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Syntax is the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

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What are rhetorical strategies?

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Rhetorical strategies are techniques used by writers and speakers to persuade or influence an audience.

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What is an emotional appeal?

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An emotional appeal is a rhetorical strategy that seeks to elicit an emotional response from the audience to persuade them.

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What is vivid imagery?

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Vivid imagery is descriptive language that creates strong mental pictures, appealing to the senses.

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the significance of dialogue in literature?

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Dialogue reveals character relationships, emotions, and can advance the plot or theme.

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What is a protagonist?

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A protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing a conflict that drives the narrative.