EOC English 2: Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is the author’s attitude toward his or her subject matter?

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Tone: The author's attitude is conveyed through elements of style, including word choice (diction).

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What does it mean to synthesize?

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To synthesize means to form by combining parts or elements; to make or form out of different parts; to create.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is language used for descriptive effect, often implying ideas indirectly. It includes metaphor, symbolism, allusion, simile, etc.

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What are rhetorical devices?

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Rhetorical devices are strategies (choices) a writer uses to convey their point, including repetition, allusion, parallelism, and appeals such as logos, pathos, and ethos.

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words.

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What is diction?

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Diction refers to the choice of words and style of expression that an author uses in writing.

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What is the difference between tone and mood?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject, while mood refers to the emotional atmosphere created for the reader.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art, used to create a connection or context.

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What is the purpose of analyzing a text?

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Analyzing a text involves examining its components to understand its meaning, structure, and the author's intent.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to deduce or conclude information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.