ELA 9H Semester 1 Review

Front

What is the term for the idea or feeling a word invokes beyond its literal meaning?

Back

Connotation

Front

What is the term for the choice and use of words in speech or writing?

Back

Diction

Front

Words or phrases that are not meant to be taken literally are called what?

Back

Figurative language

Front

What is the arrangement of words to create well-formed sentences?

Back

Syntax

Front

What is the term for a formal discussion in which arguments are presented on a topic?

Back

Debate

Front

What is the literal meaning of a word?

Back

Denotation

Front

What is the term for hints or clues in a text that help readers understand its meaning?

Back

Context clues

Front

What is a comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?

Back

Simile

Front

What is a figure of speech that involves an exaggeration for emphasis?

Back

Hyperbole

Front

What is the term for the main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work?

Back

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