Author's Craft Flashcard

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What is Author's Craft?

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Author's Craft refers to the skills and techniques that a writer uses to create their writing, including choices in language, structure, and style.

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What is a Simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is Alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.

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What is a Metaphor?

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

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What does 'Imagery' refer to in writing?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind, appealing to the senses.

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is the purpose of an Allusion in writing?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art, used to create deeper meaning or context.

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What is the significance of Tone in writing?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is the difference between Theme and Main Idea?

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The theme is the underlying message or insight about life in a work, while the main idea is the primary point or argument presented.

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What is Foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.