English 1 Final Review

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries, beyond its literal dictionary definition.

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What does ethos refer to in persuasive writing?

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Ethos is a rhetorical appeal to credibility or character, where the speaker or writer establishes trust and authority.

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What is falling action in a story?

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Falling action is the part of a story where the plot begins to wrap up and the tension decreases after the climax.

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What does pathos refer to in persuasive writing?

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Pathos is a rhetorical appeal to emotion, aiming to persuade the audience by evoking feelings.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is the definition of logos?

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Logos is a rhetorical appeal to logic and reason, using facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade.

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What is the purpose of a flashback in literature?

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A flashback is a narrative technique that interrupts the chronological flow of a story to provide background or context.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the turning point or the most intense moment in a story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is the exposition in a story?

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Exposition is the introduction of background information, setting, and characters at the beginning of a story.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile is a comparison using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.