Rhetorical Devices

Question 1

Anaspect of a story that binds together various essential elements of narrative

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theme

Question 2

Small,subtle details that contribute to the overall meaning of a work

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selection of details

Question 3

The author’s wordchoice

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diction

Question 4

Dictionarydefinition

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denotation

Question 5

The author clearlystates characterization in the text.

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direct characterization

Question 6

Impliedor suggested meaning of a word

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connotation

Question 7

Theprocess by which a writer communicates a character’s traits to the reader is...

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characterization

Question 8

author usescharacter’s actions, thoughts, or interactions with other characters tocharacterize.

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indirect characterization

Question 9

general attitudeof a literary work shown through diction, syntax, and selection ofdetail

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tone

Question 10

The use of one object or action to represent or suggest something else

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symbol

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