11171450816 | Diction | A writer's or speaker's choice of words. | 0 | |
11171454559 | Imagery | Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste). | 1 | |
11171457265 | Tone | An indication of the author's attitude. | 2 | |
11171465382 | Figurative Language | Language that cannot be taken literally and is used to create a special effect; non-literal language. | 3 | |
11171471092 | Shift | A movement from one thought or idea to another; A subtle change in tone, syntax, diction, or plot. | 4 | |
11171474488 | Detail | Facts revealed by the author or speaker that support the attitude or tone. | 5 | |
11171478994 | Syntax | Sentence construction/structure. examples of sentences: *1. Complex Sentence* A sentence with both a dependent and an independent clause. *2. Compound Sentence* Has two independent sentences combined by a conjunction. *3. Compound Complex* Has a complex sentence and another component. | 6 | |
11171504764 | Connotation | A word with inferences and hidden meanings in it. Does not adhere strictly to the dictionary definition. | 7 | |
11171511140 | Point of View | The perspective from which a story is told. 1st Person: I, me, my, myself 2nd Person: You (addresses audience) 3rd Person: He, she, it, they, her, him (spectators) | 8 | |
11171518946 | Pacing | The rate at which information is revealed. | 9 |
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