English vocab quiz #1

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ethos

the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institutio

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diction

the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

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tone

the attitude that a character or narrator or author takes towards a given subjec

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analogy

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

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juxtaposition

the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.

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anecdote

a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

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allegory

a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one

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alliteration

the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

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allusion

an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.

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