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English vocab test 2
Term | Definition |
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Colloquial/lism | The use of slang or informalities in speech or writing. |
Coherence | understand what someone is saying (clear understanding) |
Connotation | non-literal, associative meaning of a word |
Denotation | Strict, literal, definition of a word. |
Diction | writers word choices with regard to correctness, clearness or effectiveness |
Ethos | Ethics values and believes |
Euphemism | use of a word that isn't direct, less offensive |
Hyperbole | Figure of speech using exaggeration or overstatement |
Hypophora | when a writer asks a question and needs an response quickly |
Imagery | To create a picture in the mind |