Chapter 12

Question 1

Denotative Meaning

Answer 1

The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase

Question 2

Connotative Reasoning

Answer 2

The meaning suggested by the associations or emotions triggered by a word or phrase

Question 3

Thesaurus

Answer 3

book of synonyms

Question 4

Concrete Words

Answer 4

words that refer to tangible objects

Question 5

Abstract Words

Answer 5

words that refer to ideas or things

Question 6

Clutter

Answer 6

Discourse that takes many more words that are necessary to express an idea

Question 7

Imagery

Answer 7

The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects, actions, or ideas

Question 8

Simile

Answer 8

An explicit comparison, introduced with the word “like” or “as” between things that are essentially different yet have something in common

Question 9

Cliche

Answer 9

a trite or overused expression

Question 10

Metaphor

Answer 10

an implicit comparison, not introduced with the word “like” or “as” between two things that are essentially different yet have something in common

Question 11

Rhythm

Answer 11

the pattern of sound in speech created by the choice and arrangement of words

Question 12

Parallelism

Answer 12

the similar arrangement of a pair of series of related words, phrases, or sentences.

Question 13

Repetition

Answer 13

reiteration of the same word or set pf words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences

Question 14

Alliteration

Answer 14

repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words

Question 15

Antithesis

Answer 15

the juxtaposition of contrasting ideas, usually in parallel structure

Question 16

Inclusive Language

Answer 16

language that does not stereotype, demean, or patronize people of the basis of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or other factors

Question 17

Generic “he”

Answer 17

the use of “he” to refer to both women and men