ENGLISH 9B EXAM REVIEW
abstract - Answers- a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
alliteration - Answers- use of the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed
syllable in a line of verse
allusion - Answers- a reference to another work of literature, person, or event
audience - Answers- a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public)
performance
cause and effect - Answers- The reason something happens and the result of it
happening.
characterization - Answers- the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential
features
compare - Answers- examine and note the similarities or differences of
concrete - Answers- capable of being perceived by the senses
connotation - Answers- an idea that is implied or suggested
contrast - Answers- the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
denotation - Answers- the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
dialogue - Answers- a literary composition in the form of a conversation between two
people
dialect - Answers- the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of
people
diction - Answers- the manner in which something is expressed in words
dominant effect - Answers- main feeling
dynamic character - Answers- one whose character changes in the course of the play
or story
figurative language - Answers- Writing or speech that is used to create vivid
impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things, examples are
metaphor, simile, and personification
abstract - Answers- a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
alliteration - Answers- use of the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed
syllable in a line of verse
allusion - Answers- a reference to another work of literature, person, or event
audience - Answers- a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public)
performance
cause and effect - Answers- The reason something happens and the result of it
happening.
characterization - Answers- the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential
features
compare - Answers- examine and note the similarities or differences of
concrete - Answers- capable of being perceived by the senses
connotation - Answers- an idea that is implied or suggested
contrast - Answers- the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
denotation - Answers- the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
dialogue - Answers- a literary composition in the form of a conversation between two
people
dialect - Answers- the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of
people
diction - Answers- the manner in which something is expressed in words
dominant effect - Answers- main feeling
dynamic character - Answers- one whose character changes in the course of the play
or story
figurative language - Answers- Writing or speech that is used to create vivid
impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things, examples are
metaphor, simile, and personification
