Chapter 5: Word Choice & Language Flashcards
1
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Connotation
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The feeling evoked by a word. Can be positive, neutral, or negative.
2
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Denotation
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The actual meaning of a word
3
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Allusion
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A reference to something well-known; i.e. story, event, or person. An indirect but intentional reference to something outside the text. Common types are: historical, mythological, literary, and religious.
Ex. He’s a real scrooge
4
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Analogy
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An expression that explains one thing by comparing it to something familiar
5
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Context Clues
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When a word’s meaning is derived by the words used around it in a story
6
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Word Structure
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How words are formed and how they can be broken down into component parts
