Midterm Exam - ELA

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos refers to the ethical appeal or credibility of the speaker or writer, often based on their character and trustworthiness.

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What is Logos?

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Logos is the logical appeal used in arguments, relying on reason and evidence to persuade an audience.

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What is Pathos?

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Pathos is the emotional appeal used in arguments, aiming to evoke feelings in the audience to persuade them.

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What is Culture Shock?

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Culture shock is the feeling of confusion or disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture.

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What is Dialogue in literature?

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Dialogue refers to the spoken exchanges between characters in a literary work.

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How do cultural perspectives influence literature?

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Cultural perspectives shape themes, characterization, and the overall message of literary works.

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What is the significance of oral storytelling in Greek literature?

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Oral storytelling was crucial in Greek literature, as stories like The Odyssey were performed by poets to convey cultural values and history.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures.

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What are allusions in literature?

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Allusions are references to other texts, historical events, or figures that enrich the meaning of a literary work.