RI 8.4 vocabulary

Question 1

Idea or feeling that a word involved in addition to its literal or primary meaning

Accepted Answer

Connotation

Question 2

The general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.

Accepted Answer

Tone

Question 3

action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable

Accepted Answer

Selection

Question 4

a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification

Accepted Answer

Analogy

Question 5

an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly

Accepted Answer

Allusion

Question 6

clearly defined or identified.

Accepted Answer

Specific

Question 7

Departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical

Accepted Answer

Figurative

Question 8

Relating to a particular subject, art or craft of techniques

Accepted Answer

Technical

Questions 8