My Perspectives Grade 8 Unit 3 Review

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What sensory detail does the phrase 'The sweet perfume of the flowers filled the room' appeal to?

Back

smell

Front

Denotation is a word's ____________.

Back

Literal, dictionary definition

Front

What is the term for convincing using an expert or famous person?

Back

Appeal to authority

Front

Before the 1800's, people had shoes of just one shape. What can we infer about these shoes?

Back

They didn't fit very well.

Front

What is the suffix in the word 'Tasteful'?

Back

ful

Front

What is the definition of 'figurative language'?

Back

Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

Front

What does 'connotation' refer to in language?

Back

The emotional or cultural association with a word, beyond its literal meaning.

Front

What is an example of an 'appeal to emotion'?

Back

Using a touching story to persuade someone.

Front

What does the term 'metaphor' mean?

Back

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

Back

To present the main argument or claim of the essay.