Specific Words & Phrases Flashcards

(5 cards)

1
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repeated sound, word, or

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phrase

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2
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Antecedents

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A word or phrase that a pronoun refers to
Example: Girl

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3
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Referents

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Connect back to the antecedent and may include pronouns, nouns, or phrases
Example: Her

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4
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An adverb changes the meaning of a

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verb
Example: I ran fast

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5
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Hyperbole and understatement focus attention on

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the specific trait of an object described

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