English NC Final Exam Vocab Review

The choices that a writer makes about words, sentences: formal/informal, common/poetic; tone.

Author's perspective of the story; may be biased.

What is an example of a paradox?

What term means vital to support a claim; without it, a claim lacks credibility?

The quality of being believable/trustworthy; credible sources have no hidden agenda, reliable.

The skill of speaking/writing formally and effectively; persuade or influence people.

What means to be a very good example of something; to show something very clearly?

Author's reason for writing the piece (usually to inform, to entertain, or to persuade).

Is not posed to elicit an answer, but rather to encourage the listener to consider a viewpoint.

What is a nonfiction story?

An examination of a whole to discover its elements and their relations; close observations.

What is a fictional story/realistic story?

What means an instance of prejudice?

The character that opposes the main character.

True or False:  the protagonist character is always a good character.

What means to give examples in order to make something easier to understand?