Author's Purpose and Perspective

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What is personification?

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Giving human traits to non-humans.

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What is zeugma?

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One word applied to two other words forming two pairs, in which one pair expresses a literal meaning and the other pair expresses a figurative meaning.

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What is verbal irony?

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The intended meaning of a speaker’s words contrasts with the literal meaning (e.g. sarcasm).

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What is logos?

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An appeal that uses logic, supported by evidence, facts, or statistics.

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A statement that is formulated as a question but that is not supposed to be answered.

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason an author writes a text, such as to inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings.

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What is perspective in literature?

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The viewpoint or angle from which a story is told, influencing how events are perceived.

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What is ethos?

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An appeal that attempts to establish the author’s credibility and remind the audience of shared values and beliefs.

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What is pathos?

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An appeal that evokes emotion, such as feelings of anger or sadness.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.