Mid term review questions

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What does 'pend' mean?

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To hang.

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What does 'discontinued' mean?

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To end something; to NOT use anymore.

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What does 'voice' mean in writing?

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An author’s unique articulation or expression of language created by stylistic elements such as syntax, diction, and figurative language.

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Which figurative language uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison?

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Simile.

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What is a metaphor?

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To compare to unlike things.

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What is the definition of 'figurative language'?

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

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What is a hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What does 'diction' refer to in literature?

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The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

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What is 'syntax'?

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The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.