English I Midterm 2024-2025

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Rhetoric

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Speech or writing intended to be effective and influence people.

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Symbolism

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When one idea, person, or thing stands for another.

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Connotation

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The feelings or emotions associated with (attached to) a word. Words can be positive, neutral, negative, or have specific emotions.

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Character Motivation

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The reason behind a character's behaviors and actions in a given scene or throughout a story.

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Thesis Statement

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The overall argument of an essay.

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Diction

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The choice of words and style of expression that an author uses in writing.

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Tone

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The author's attitude toward the subject, which can be conveyed through word choice and style.

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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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Metaphor

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Personification

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or abstract concepts.