Semester Exam Vocabulary

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What is a 'Rhetorical Question'?

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A question asked to make a point, not to get an answer.

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What is a 'Shift' in a text?

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A change in tone, focus, or direction in a text.

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What is a 'Claim'?

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A statement that expresses a writer's main point or opinion.

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What is the main idea or claim in a piece of writing called?

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Thesis.

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What provides support or backs up a claim?

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Evidence.

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What is 'Imagery'?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a visual representation.

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What does 'Tone' refer to in writing?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

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What is 'Thesis Statement'?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of a piece of writing.

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What are 'Rhetorical Devices'?

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Techniques used by writers to persuade or create an effect.

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What is 'Context' in literature?

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The circumstances or setting surrounding a text that influence its meaning.