Eng 10 Lit Terms - Set #2

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Connotation

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The associated or secondary meaning of a word, in addition to its explicit or primary meaning.

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Denotation

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The literal dictionary definition of a word.

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Diction

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An author's choice of words, including their range of vocabulary, level of formality, and use of colloquial language.

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Couplet

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A set of two grouped lines of poetry that usually rhyme.

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Formal Diction

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A type of diction used in sophisticated settings, such as speeches or essays, characterized by elevated language.

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Figurative Language

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Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to convey meanings beyond the literal.

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Dialect

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A particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group.

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Slang

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Informal language that is often specific to a particular group or context.

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Colloquial Language

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Informal language used in everyday conversation.

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Tercet

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A set of three lines of poetry, often with a specific rhyme scheme.