Semester Exam Vocabulary

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Replace

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To take the place of something.

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Shift

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A change in tone, focus, or direction in a text.

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Portrayal

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The way someone or something is shown or described.

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Intended Audience

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The group of people a writer or speaker wants to reach.

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Figurative Language

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Words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning.

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Theme

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The central idea or message in a text.

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Tone

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

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Mood

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The emotional atmosphere created by a text.

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Symbolism

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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Metaphor

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things.