Analyzing Style and Language in Texts

False (B)

Connotation

<p>denotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A new widely-debated approach is gene pharming. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diction = The writer's choice of words Connotation = The emotional associations of a word Denotation = The literal meaning of a word Register = The level of language used in a context</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To attract attention and facilitate reading (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>First-person narrator or third-person narrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>first-person</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>First-person narrator = Refers to themselves as 'I' Third-person narrator = Refers to characters as 'he' or 'she' Omniscient narrator = Knows all thoughts and feelings of every character Limited narrator = Knows only one character's thoughts and feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Certain words, phrases, or passages (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An idea or view presented and discussed formally by the author</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>he, she, or they</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Omniscient narrator (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allows readers to sympathize more with the character whose mind they enter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>place</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Limited narrator = Focuses on one character's perspective Omniscient narrator = Accesses thoughts of multiple characters Panoramic presentation = Summarizes events over a longer period First-person narrator = Narrates from the 'I' perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Telling (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It enhances empathy for the character.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>point of view</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Omniscient (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Denouement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Foreshadowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>astonished</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Suspense = The feeling of uncertainty and anticipation about what will happen next Denouement = The resolution of the conflict in a story Open Ending = A conclusion where not all conflicts are resolved Flashback = A scene that interrupts the current action to provide background information</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Indirect characterization informs the reader about the character's personality through thoughts and actions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through direct and indirect characterization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Direct characterization = Character's traits are explicitly stated. Indirect characterization = Character's traits are inferred from actions and dialogues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The character helps an old lady cross the road. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The character is described as brave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>joy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A fictional narrative (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The methods used by authors to convey the traits and personalities of characters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The specific words a writer chooses for their text.

The associations a word has beyond its literal meaning.

The literal meaning of a word.

The level of language used in a situation.

Language using complex vocabulary and sentence structure.

Words with strong emotional effect on the reader or listener.

A method for genetically modifying plants to produce medical substances.

The arrangement of elements in a text, which affects how readable and engaging it is.

The main idea or argument presented in an argumentative text.

An idea that directly opposes the thesis.

The voice or character that tells the story.

A narrator who is a character in the story and refers to themselves using "I".

A narrator who is not a character in the story and refers to characters using "he," "she," or "they".

The main character in a story.

Story told from the perspective of "I".

Story told from an outside perspective.

The reader only knows what the character is thinking and feeling. The story is experienced through the limited perspective of one character.

The narrator knows everything about all the characters, including their thoughts and feelings. The narrator can move freely in time and space.

A style of writing where a lot of information is presented quickly, summarizing a long period of time in a few sentences.

The perspective from which a story is told. It determines how the reader experiences the events and characters.

It influences how we connect with characters, understand the plot, and form our opinions.

It allows the author to control the reader's understanding and engagement with the story.

A story might have several different points of view, switching between characters' perspectives.

The resolution of the conflict in a story, where the reader's expectations about the story's outcome are met or challenged.

A plot resolution that intentionally deviates from the reader's expectations, often leaving them surprised or even shocked.

A plot resolution that leaves the reader with unanswered questions or unresolved situations, prompting them to consider the story's potential continuation.

A feeling of anticipation or uncertainty about the outcome of the story, created by the author to keep the reader engaged.

A literary technique where the author hints at future events or reveals clues about the story's outcome.

The way an author presents and develops their characters.

The author directly tells the reader about a character's personality or traits.

Same as direct characterization but with a more formal term.

The reader is expected to infer information about a character by observing their actions, thoughts, or speech.

Same as indirect characterization but with a more formal term.

The narrator directly states the character's personality traits or descriptions.

One character describes the personality or traits of another character.

A character reveals their own personality or traits through their dialogue or thoughts.

The narrator describes the character's actions, dialogue, or thoughts, allowing the reader to infer their personality.

The reader observes the character's actions, dialogue, or thoughts to infer their personality.