ELA C Exam Vocab

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Across
  1. 2. style A style of writing that emphasizes ideas and concepts rather than concrete details.
  2. 4. A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.
  3. 8. The implied or suggested meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition.
  4. 9. The literal or primary meaning of a word, without any emotional associations.
  5. 10. A rhetorical appeal to logic and reason.
  6. 13. The general character or attitude of a piece of writing.
  7. 14. The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.
  8. 15. style A style of writing that aims to represent life as it is.
  9. 16. A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
  10. 17. point The main point of interest or activity in a work.
  11. 24. The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.
  12. 25. omniscient point-of-view A narrative perspective where the narrator knows all thoughts, feelings, and actions of every character.
  13. 26. A typical example of a character, theme, or situation that recurs in literature.
  14. 29. A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.
  15. 30. irony A figure of speech in which what is said is the opposite of what is meant.
  16. 31. A rhetorical appeal to credibility or character.
  17. 34. A rhetorical device that contrasts opposing ideas in a balanced manner.
  18. 35. point-of-view A narrative perspective where the story is told from the viewpoint of a character using 'I' or 'we'.
  19. 37. A sentimental longing for the past.
  20. 38. A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.
Down
  1. 1. To place two or more things side by side for comparison.
  2. 3. A reference to another work of literature, person, or event.
  3. 5. Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
  4. 6. Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.
  5. 7. A genre that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock.
  6. 11. irony A situation where the outcome is significantly different from what was expected.
  7. 12. irony A situation where the audience knows something that the characters do not.
  8. 17. A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.
  9. 18. limited point-of-view A narrative perspective that follows one character closely, revealing their thoughts and feelings.
  10. 19. point-of-view A narrative perspective that addresses the reader directly using 'you'.
  11. 20. point-of-view A narrative perspective where the narrator is outside the story and refers to characters as 'he', 'she', or 'they'.
  12. 21. A rhetorical appeal to emotion.
  13. 22. The use of similar structures in two or more clauses.
  14. 23. A small, representative system that reflects a larger whole.
  15. 27. The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
  16. 28. The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
  17. 32. The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.
  18. 33. The act of placing two elements close together to highlight their differences.
  19. 36. A statement that contradicts itself but may reveal a truth.
  20. 39. al. An abbreviation for 'et alia', meaning 'and others', used in citations.