EOC English 2 Terms Set #5

A Context Clue is _____

• a hint found within a sentence or paragraph that helps understand the meaning of a word

• a type of punctuation mark

• a mathematical formula

• a historical event

Denotation is _____

• the literal or primary meaning of a word

• a type of connotation

• a figure of speech

• a grammatical rule

An Idiom is _____

• a phrase or expression with a figurative meaning

• a type of plant

• a mathematical equation

• a historical event

A Euphemism is _____?

• A figure of speech

• A type of metaphor

• A polite expression

• A form of irony

An Essay is _____

• a short piece of writing on a particular subject

• a type of poem

• a novel

• a play

_____ is Author’s Purpose.

• To inform

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To confuse

_____ is Style in writing.

• A way of expressing thought in writing

• A type of clothing

• A musical genre

• A painting technique

An anecdote is _____

• a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

• a type of scientific research

• a mathematical equation

• a historical document

A Rhetorical Question is _____

• a question asked to make a point rather than to get an answer

• a question that requires a detailed answer

• a question that is always answered with 'yes' or 'no'

• a question that is used to gather information

_____ is a form of communication aimed at influencing the attitude of a community toward some cause or position.

• Propaganda

• Education

• Entertainment

• Journalism