EOC Reading SOL Final Review Flashcard

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What is the purpose of using roots or affixes in words?

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To modify the meaning of a word or change its part of speech

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Connotation refers to the ______ associated with a word or phrase.

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feelings

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What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

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Connotation refers to the feelings associated with a word, while denotation refers to the dictionary definition.

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What is an idiom?

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A figure of speech whose meaning is based on common usage and not on the literal meaning of the words in it

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What does figurative language often involve?

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Words and phrases that make comparisons and are not meant to be taken literally

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What is a motif in literature?

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A repeated pattern, such as an image, sound, word, or symbol

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What is a universal character, also known as an archetypal character?

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A character type that is found in many different cultures and literature throughout history

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Theme in literature refers to:

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The author's opinion about human nature, society, or a specific topic expressed through his or her story

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What is the term for language that creates pictures in the reader's mind?

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Imagery

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Tone in literature is the author's _______ toward the subject matter.

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Attitude