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Connotation

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The implied or associated meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition. For example, 'youthful' has a positive connotation compared to 'childish'.

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First-person accounts

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Narratives or stories told from the perspective of the narrator, using 'I' or 'we'. Common in the Explorer era of literature.

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Tone

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The attitude or emotional quality of a piece of writing. For example, the tone of 'Is that the best approach? It might be. I couldn’t say for sure.' is ambivalent.

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Thesis Statement

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A statement that presents the main argument or claim of a piece of writing. 'There are many positives and negatives when it comes to the question of human cloning.' is not a thesis.

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Formal Writing

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A style of writing that is structured and follows conventional rules. Example: 'Many themes can be seen in the work.' is formal.

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Ambivalence

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A state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

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Literary Era

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A period characterized by particular styles, themes, and forms of literature. Examples include Native American, Explorer, Puritan, and Revolutionary.

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Positive Connotation

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Words that evoke a favorable or uplifting response. Example: 'Youthful' suggests vitality and energy.

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Negative Connotation

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Words that evoke an unfavorable or adverse response. Example: 'Childish' suggests immaturity.

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Neutral Connotation

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Words that do not evoke strong feelings either way. Example: 'Person' is generally neutral.