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Which of the following elements is NOT part of the plot structure?
Which of the following elements is NOT part of the plot structure?
- Exposition
- Theme (correct)
- Climax
- Rising Action
What type of definition uses a 'species', 'class', and 'differentiae' to define a term?
What type of definition uses a 'species', 'class', and 'differentiae' to define a term?
- Formal Definition (correct)
- Informal Definition
- Connotation
- Denotation
Which description style aims to present an unbiased account of a subject, similar to a scientific lab report?
Which description style aims to present an unbiased account of a subject, similar to a scientific lab report?
- Subjective
- Sensory
- Objective (correct)
- Descriptive
In what type of writing is the 'chronological ordering' of events crucial for delivering the story's progression?
In what type of writing is the 'chronological ordering' of events crucial for delivering the story's progression?
What is the primary function of 'transitional devices' in writing?
What is the primary function of 'transitional devices' in writing?
Flashcards
Sequence
Sequence
Order in which events take place in a narrative.
Plot
Plot
Sequence of events including Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Denouement.
Transitional Devices
Transitional Devices
Words or phrases that connect ideas and maintain flow in writing.
Objective Description
Objective Description
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Classification
Classification
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Study Notes
Narration
- Sequence: Order in which events occur in a narrative (Beginning, Middle, Ending)
- Plot: Sequence of events (Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Denouement)
- Chronological Ordering: Helps the reader understand how the story unfolds
- Transitional Devices: Words or phrases that connect ideas and paragraphs
Description
- Sensory Languages: Words used to describe how a subject looks, sounds, feels, smells, or tastes.
- 5 Senses: Smell, Taste, Touch, Sight, Hear
- Objective: Impartial and factual description, like describing an experiment
- Subjective: Personal impression of an observation, often used in fiction
Definition
- Formal and Informal Definitions: Different ways to define something
- Formal: (Species, Class, Differentiae) — uses specific terms to clearly define
- Informal: Denotation (literal meaning), Connotation (secondary meaning)
- Species: Name of the object, process, or concept
- Class: Group or category the item/concept belongs to
- Differentiae: Distinguishing characteristics of a concept
Classification & Exemplification
- Classification: Sorting subjects into groups based on common characteristics
- Exemplification: Using examples to support an idea or point. Topics may require one or more examples.
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