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What is a key feature of an effective analogy?
What is a key feature of an effective analogy?
- It typically contains complex jargon that simplifies the comparison.
- It relies on personal opinions rather than factual relationships.
- It establishes a meaningful relationship between the things being compared. (correct)
- It draws a comparison between entirely unrelated concepts.
Which statement best describes a 'spelled word'?
Which statement best describes a 'spelled word'?
- It refers to the pronunciation of a word.
- It encompasses the visual representation of a word including spelling and punctuation. (correct)
- It denotes the grammatical role of a word in a sentence.
- It is a word that has multiple meanings based on context.
What is the primary function of a passage in a text?
What is the primary function of a passage in a text?
- To summarize the entire text in a few sentences.
- To convey a specific idea, argument, or theme. (correct)
- To introduce various unrelated topics.
- To provide a detailed list of all keywords.
What can result from a flawed analogy?
What can result from a flawed analogy?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Modern English?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Modern English?
In what ways can passages be analyzed?
In what ways can passages be analyzed?
Which best describes the importance of context in interpreting a passage?
Which best describes the importance of context in interpreting a passage?
Which of the following statements about analogy is true?
Which of the following statements about analogy is true?
How can differences in spelling impact a word?
How can differences in spelling impact a word?
What role do passages serve in communication?
What role do passages serve in communication?
Flashcards
English language
English language
English is a language that originated in England and is now widely spoken globally.
Analogy
Analogy
Analogy is a comparison used to explain something by relating it to something else.
Spelled word
Spelled word
A spelled word refers to how a word is written, including its letters, punctuation, and symbols.
Passage
Passage
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Modern English
Modern English
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Old English
Old English
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Middle English
Middle English
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Effective analogy
Effective analogy
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Flawed analogy
Flawed analogy
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Spelling variation
Spelling variation
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Study Notes
English
- English is a West Germanic language originating in England, now the dominant language for international communication.
- It's an official language in numerous countries and widely spoken as a second language globally.
- English's history spans from Old English to Middle English, culminating in Modern English.
- Modern English boasts a diverse vocabulary, heavily influenced by other languages.
Analogy
- An analogy compares two things, often to clarify or explain.
- Analogies highlight shared characteristics or relationships between seemingly dissimilar items.
- They simplify complex concepts and ideas in writing and speaking.
- Effective analogies establish clear connections between compared elements.
- Analogies aid in understanding and appreciating unseen relationships.
- Faulty analogies can lead to inaccurate conclusions due to flawed comparisons.
Spelled Word
- A "spelled word" details the written form of a word, including spelling, punctuation, and associated symbols.
- Variations in spelling significantly alter word meaning and usage.
Passage
- A passage is a section of a larger text (book, article, speech, etc.).
- Passages convey specific ideas, arguments, or themes within the larger work.
- Passages vary in length from sentences to paragraphs.
- Passages are analyzed based on structure, style, and rhetorical devices.
- Understanding the passage's context and purpose is key to interpretation.
- Passages encompass a wide range of topics, including literature and history.
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