English Glossary

Question 1

What Does Tone Mean in Literature?

Answer 1

In literary terms, tone typically refers tothe mood implied by an author’s word choice and the way that the text can make a reader feel.

Question 2

What Is Characterization,

Answer 2

Characterization is the description of a character’s:

1. physical traits (how a character looks)
2. point of view,
3. personality,
4. private thoughts,
5. actions.

Question 3

There are two types of characterisation in fiction writing:

Answer 3

There are two types of characterization in fiction writing:

• 1.Indirect characterisation
• 2.Direct characterisation

Question 4

What does register mean in Literature

Answer 4

Register is defined as the level of formality in language that’s determined by the context in which it is spoken or written.

Question 5

what does discursive mean in literature

Answer 5

a discursive essay is a genre of writing that asks you to investigate a topic; to gather, read and evaluate evidence; and to present a position on your topic based on the evidence gathered.

Question 6

what does conceptual mean in literature

Answer 6

In conceptual writing the idea or concept is the most important aspect of the work.

Question 7

what does Evaluation mean in literature

Answer 7

evaluation essay or report is a type of argument that provides evidence to justify a writer’s opinions about a subject.

Question 8

what does sophisticated mean in literature

Answer 8

having or showing a lot of experience and knowledge about the world and about culture, art, literature, etc.

Question 9

what does manipulate mean in literature

Answer 9

Manipulation: a type of influence that aims to change the behavior of others.