Literary Terms Quiz

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A biography is an account of a person's life written by the person themselves.

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Logic is a type of emotional appeal used in persuasive writing.

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Coherence in writing refers to the use of transition words to support the main idea.

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Demographics typically include characteristics such as education level and occupation.

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An essay is a type of speech delivered orally.

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Unity in writing refers to the use of persuasive appeals such as ethos, pathos, and logos.

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A lexile measures the complexity of a text based on the author's bias.

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Non-fiction writing is always based on fictional events.

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Analysis involves summarizing a text without examining its meaning or importance.

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Bias refers to a neutral point of view that is free from personal opinions.

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Study Notes

Types of Texts

  • Non-fiction texts are based on real facts and information.
  • Biographies are accounts of a person's life written by another person, often telling the story of someone famous.
  • Autobiographies are personal accounts of one's own life, written by the individual themselves.

Writing Techniques

  • Analysis involves examining something in detail to understand its meaning or importance.
  • Essays are short pieces of prose that examine a single subject.
  • Speeches are similar to essays, but are delivered orally, aiming to bring the audience together and inform them of something.

Logic and Structure

  • Logic refers to accurate reasoning, supported by reasons, evidence, and examples.
  • Unity is when all ideas support the main idea or topic.
  • Coherence is when one idea flows from another, creating a structured text that readers can easily follow.

Persuasive Techniques

  • Pathos is an appeal to emotion, often used in advertisements to evoke an emotional response.
  • Ethos is an appeal to credibility or character, using statistics from reliable experts and celebrity endorsements.
  • Logos is an appeal to evidence and statistics, providing "straight facts" about a product or service.

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