THEA Vocabulary & Language Skills Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of a simile?
Answer: Her smile was like sunshine on a cloudy day.
A simile makes a comparison using 'like' or 'as,' as in 'her smile was like sunshine.'
The word 'verbose' most nearly means:
Answer: Using more words than necessary
Verbose means using an excess of words, making writing or speech unnecessarily long-winded.
Which prefix means 'against' or 'opposed to'?
Answer: anti-
The prefix 'anti-' means against or opposed to, as in antiwar, antibacterial, or antidote.
A passage's 'tone' refers to:
Answer: The author's attitude toward the subject or audience
Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject matter or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.
The word 'pragmatic' most nearly means:
Answer: Practical and focused on real-world results
Pragmatic means dealing with problems in a practical, realistic way rather than using theory or ideals.
When a THEA passage asks about the 'main idea,' it is asking for:
Answer: The most important point the author wants to convey
The main idea is the central message or argument of a passage that all other details support.
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