English 2 Honors Semester 2 Final Exam Study Guide

Author's purpose

• To entertain the reader with a story

• To provide detailed instructions

• To persuade the audience to take action

• Refers to the intent or purpose for writing the piece, such as to persuade, inform, or entertain.

Anaphora

• is the repetition at the beginning of consecutive sentences, adding emotion and emphasis.

• is a figure of speech that involves a comparison between two unlike things.

• is a literary device that involves the omission of conjunctions between parts of a sentence.

• is a technique used to create a rhythmic flow in poetry.

coarse

• rough in texture OR rude/harsh

• smooth and soft

• fine and delicate

• polished and refined

frantic

• distraught with fear or anxiety

• calm and collected

• excited and joyful

• confused and lost

nostalgic

• a feeling of excitement about the future

• sentimental feelings toward the past

• a state of being indifferent

• a desire for adventure

symbolism

• an object that represents more than it is

• a type of metaphor used in poetry

• a visual representation of a concept

• a literal description of an object

ethos

• ethical appeal---> trust and credibility

• emotional appeal---> feelings and emotions

• logical appeal---> facts and statistics

• persuasive appeal---> convincing arguments

condescending

• having or showing a feeling of superiority

• exhibiting humility and modesty

• demonstrating ignorance and naivety

• expressing indifference and apathy

Metaphor definition

• Comparison using 'like' or 'as'

• Direct comparison between two unrelated things

• Comparison without using 'like' or 'as'

• A figure of speech that exaggerates for effect

tone shift

• a change in overall feeling/mood/message

• a consistent emotional tone throughout a text

• a sudden increase in volume or intensity

• a shift in narrative perspective