STAAR Vocabulary - English 1

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What is assonance?

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The repetition of vowel sounds in the middle or at the end of words that are near each other in poetry.

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What does tone refer to in literature?

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The author's attitude that is revealed by their linguistic choices, such as diction and syntax.

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Define paradox.

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A statement that appears to be self-contradictory or silly but may include a latent truth.

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What is a symbol in literature?

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A thing that represents or stands for something else.

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What is characterization?

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The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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Define imagery.

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a visual representation in the reader's mind.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What does mood refer to in a literary work?

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The emotional atmosphere or feeling that a piece of writing evokes in the reader.

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What is denotation?

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The literal or primary meaning of a word, as opposed to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.