FAST Author's Purpose and Craft 3

Question 1

In the context of word choice, what does 'connotation' mean?

Accepted Answer

The emotional association or implied meaning of a word beyond its literal definition

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The dictionary definition of a word

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The number of syllables in a word

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The part of speech a word belongs to

Question 2

When an author deliberately repeats a word, phrase, or structure for emphasis or effect, this device is called:

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Repetition

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Assonance

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Onomatopoeia

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Consonance

Question 3

What is the key difference between a story's 'theme' and its 'main idea'?

Accepted Answer

Theme is a universal life lesson; main idea is a specific statement about the text's topic

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Theme is found only in fiction; main idea is found only in nonfiction

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Theme refers to the plot events; main idea refers to the characters

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There is no difference — they mean the same thing

Question 4

Which type of irony occurs when the audience knows something that a character in the story does not know?

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Dramatic irony

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Verbal irony

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Situational irony

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Cosmic irony

Question 5

When an author shows 'bias' in a text, this means the author:

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Favors one perspective and presents a one-sided or slanted view

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Uses too many facts and statistics to support claims

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Presents all sides of an issue equally and fairly

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Writes using first-person point of view throughout

Question 6

When an author uses an object, person, or place to represent a larger concept or idea beyond its literal meaning, this technique is called:

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Symbolism

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Allusion

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Hyperbole

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Imagery

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a concluding paragraph in an essay?

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To restate the thesis and summarize main points, leaving a lasting impression

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To introduce new evidence that further supports the thesis

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To define key terms used throughout the essay

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To provide a transition between the final body paragraph and the bibliography