Word / Definition
What does poignant mean?
Something sad
He's such a dog! What's the connotation of the word dog here?
Negative
Another way of describing connotation is that each word has a ______ (think science class; atoms)
charge / energy
sentimental
An example of imagery in Joyas (or Oscar Wao) was.
"papery thin hand"; "child's apple breath"; etc.
or
"Chocolate skin"; pelvic pump; etc.
What does anaphora mean?
repeating the same phrase or word at beginning of sentence for effect
Vibrant means
colorful or eccentric / wild
An antonym for vibrant would be...
dull, bleak, drab, etc. (something the opposite of exciting or colorful
The tone of "The Past Wasn't Done with Me" (story about shooting his friend) was...
poignant
The diction in Joyas (or Wao) is...
scientific / esoteric;
Dominican / slang
What does diction mean?
An author's choice of words
Identify a purpose for writing / speaking / using rhetoric
to entertain, inform, persuade, etc.
A synonym for ambivalent is
uncertain or unsure
The tone of Joyas (or Oscar Wao) was
scientific / poignant; sentimental / humorous
Rhetoric is the art of...
using language effectively for a purpose
In the sentence, "he's feeling blue", the _______ of the word blue is negative or sad.
connotation
A synonym for affectionate would be
warm-hearted, tender, caring, etc.
An example of allusion in "Oscar Wao" was...
Casanova; Porifro Rubirosa; Shazam; Captain Trips; Herculoids, etc.
A metaphor in Joyas was...
House = love;