ENG II Q1-Q3

A poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word, phrase, or sentence when read vertically.

Parts of a text (print or graphics) that appear in addition to the main content in the body text.

Facts, statistics, numerical data, quotations, specific examples, and expert opinions that support a claim.

The author’s reason for writing, usually to entertain, to persuade, to explain, or to express.

Modifying, altering, or changing a text for a new purpose.

Open to more than one interpretation; unclear or inexact.

The sequence of events that take place in a story.

Which of the following best describes the tone of Nixon's "Checkers" speech?

When objects, people, situations, or actions are used to represent ideas, themes, or qualities.

The perspective from which a story is told.

The dictionary definition of a word.

The conclusion of the story's plot.

A group of lines arranged together.

Visually descriptive or figurative language meant to invoke images in the reader's mind.

The state of being authentic and factually sound.

A written or spoken exchange between two or more characters.

The method and/or material used to tell a story.

When nearly all of the characters, events, settings, etc. have a second, symbolic meaning.

The feelings and/or ideas a word suggests.

Rhetorical appeal to emotion.

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

Indirect reference to a person, place, event, thing, or other text.

The term "Checkers speech" refers to:

A main point that an author makes about a topic.

Nixon's reference to his wife's "respectable Republican cloth coat" is an example of:

What emotion is Nixon primarily appealing to when he talks about his family's financial struggles?

A coherent series of reasons, statements, or facts intended to support or establish a point of view.

What was a key topic discussed by George Washington in his Farewell Address?

The atmosphere or feeling that an author creates.

When the narrator is outside of the story and refers to characters using pronouns like "he," "she," or "they,"

What was the sum of money which Nixon was accused of taking?

When something non-human is given human characteristics.

Rhetorical appeal to logic and reason.

The underlying message/moral of the story.

A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.

A type of poem that praises, glorifies, or celebrates a person, place, event, idea, or natural phenomenon.

The use of non-literal language to create a deeper meaning or vivid imagery beyond the literal interpretation of words.

The formation of a word that imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes.

A “building block” that develops a work of literature.

Comparison using "like" or "as".

The main character of the story.

A story from the perspective of a character using pronouns like "I," "me," and "my".

Poetry without a consistent meter, rhyme, or stanza length.

What imagery does Rod Wave NOT use in his song Nostalgia?

The repetition of the same or similar vowel sounds.

Comparison not using "like" or "as".

How does Nixon establish credibility (ethos) in his speech?

The methods that a speaker uses to persuade an audience.

The way an author describes/develops a character in a story.

the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment

The narrator directly addresses the reader using the pronoun "you".

The character and/or force that opposes the main character.

Who is the intended audience of George Washington's Farewell Address?

Where and when the story takes place.

A type of poem that is 14 lines long, written in iambic pentameter, and typically about love

Rhetorical appeal to credibility and/or shared values.

The struggle between two opposing characters/forces.

Hints in the text surrounding an unfamiliar word or phrase that point to its meaning.

The organizational pattern authors use to present information.

When part of something is used to describe the whole.

The moment of highest tension in a story.

Techniques that use language to engage the audience and make the argument more vivid and concrete.

What does the "tombstone" symbolize in Rod Wave's Tombstone?

The art of persuasive speaking or writing.

The pattern of unstressed and stressed syllables in a line of poetry.

a word or phrase that means the same as another word or phrase

A short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person used to convey a point.

The attitude of the author, narrator, or character towards a subject matter.

Which rhetorical appeal is primarily used when Nixon discusses his modest upbringing?

The repetition of an initial consonant sound in words that are close together.