English 2 Unit 6 Flashcards

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What is the meaning of the word 'renown'?

widespread praise

What is the definition of 'aesthetic'?

pertaining to a sense of beauty

What does 'poignant' mean?

keenly affecting the emotions

Define 'austere'.

severe Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'vicissitude'?

change or variation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'assuage' mean?

to make less severe; to relieve Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'cryptic'?

mysterious, puzzling Signup and view all the answers

Define 'opinion'.

the author's personal belief, presented without proof Signup and view all the answers

What are 'rhetorical appeals'?

methods an author uses to affect an audience Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'anecdote'?

a story or account of a personal experience that illustrates the central idea Signup and view all the answers

What does 'assertion' mean?

a statement about life or human behavior presented as a fact but not proven true Signup and view all the answers

Define 'expert testimony'.

a quotation or summary of information from an individual that possesses expertise in a field Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'statistic'?

a number, percentage, etc., that can be used to prove a statement Signup and view all the answers

What does 'amorphous' mean?

having no definite shape Signup and view all the answers

Define 'beseech'.

to implore, to beg Signup and view all the answers

What is 'eminence'?

high rank or distinction Signup and view all the answers

What does 'perennial' mean?

enduring Signup and view all the answers

Define 'precept'.

a command or rule about action or conduct Signup and view all the answers

What does 'slander' mean?

a false, malicious, injurious rumor about a person Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'tedious'?

long, boring, tiresome Signup and view all the answers

Define 'venerable'.

deserving of respect because of old age, dignity, or wisdom Signup and view all the answers

What does 'parallelism' mean?

expressing parts of a sentence using similar syntactical structures Signup and view all the answers

What is 'hyperbole'?

an exaggeration or overstatement used to emphasize a point Signup and view all the answers

Define 'analogy'.

the comparison of two things that are alike in some way Signup and view all the answers

What does 'verbal irony' mean?

a statement that says the opposite of what is meant, often for humor Signup and view all the answers

What is 'alliteration'?

the repetition of beginning consonant sounds in words that are close together Signup and view all the answers

Define 'understatement'.

a statement that makes a situation seem less than it is Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ethos' mean?

an appeal to the credibility or reliability of the author Signup and view all the answers

What is 'pathos'?

an appeal to the audience's emotions Signup and view all the answers

What does 'logos' mean?

an appeal to the audience's reason or logic Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Terms and Definitions

Renown: Associated with wide acclaim and respect in a particular field or community.
Aesthetic: Relates to concepts of beauty and artistic expression.
Poignant: Capable of evoking strong emotions, often sadness or nostalgia.
Austere: Characterized by a lack of adornment or luxury; strict or severe.
Vicissitude: Represents changes or fluctuations, often referring to life's experiences.
Assuage: To alleviate discomfort or lessen the severity of something negative.
Cryptic: Implies something hidden or marked by an element of mystery.
Opinion: A personal view or belief that lacks definitive proof; subjective in nature.
Rhetorical Appeals: Techniques employed by authors to engage or persuade an audience.
Anecdote: A brief story drawn from personal experience, aiming to support a central idea.
Assertion: A claim positioned as fact regarding human behavior, though it may not be proven.
Expert Testimony: Credible information sourced from individuals with specialized knowledge or experience.
Statistic: Quantitative data presented as evidence to support claims or statements.
Amorphous: Lacking a specific shape or defined structure; formless.
Beseech: To urgently and fervently ask or beg someone for something.
Eminence: Represents a high status or great distinction in a particular field.
Perennial: Denotes something that is everlasting or recurring over time.
Precept: A guiding principle or rule designed to direct behavior or actions.
Slander: The act of spreading false and damaging rumors about an individual.
Tedious: Describes something that is monotonous, lengthy, and tiresome.
Venerable: Worthy of respect due to age, experience, or wisdom.
Parallelism: A writing technique where similar structures emphasize related ideas or equal importance.
Hyperbole: An intentional exaggeration used for emphasis or to draw attention.
Analogy: A comparison made to highlight similarities between two different things.
Verbal Irony: Occurs when intended meaning is opposite to what is expressed; often humorous.
Alliteration: The recurrence of initial consonant sounds in closely linked words.
Understatement: A statement that downplays the significance of a situation.
Ethos: Appeals to the authority or integrity of the author as a trustworthy source.
Pathos: Appeals aimed at eliciting emotional responses from the audience.
Logos: Appeals directed at lógica reasoning to convince the audience.

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