English: Other important terms

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Imagery –

Language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell).

Tone –

The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience.

Denotation –

The literal meaning of a word.

Connotation –

The ideas, feelings, or associations attached to a word.

Antecedent / Exigence Scenario –

The background situation or context prompting a text or speech.

Literal Scenario –

The explicit, surface-level situation described.

Speaker –

The voice or persona conveying the poem’s message.

Speech Acts –

The actions performed through language (e.g., questioning, commanding, declaring).

Volta –

The turn or shift in thought, argument, or emotion in a poem (especially in sonnets).