Test: PSSA Glossary - Part 3 - 17 Questions

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  1. A comparison of two unlike things in which a word of comparison (like or as) is used (e.g., She eats like a bird.).
  2. The pattern or structure of word order in sentences, clauses and phrases.
  3. Reading in which a questioning attitude, logical analysis and inference are used to judge the worth of text; evaluating relevancy and adequacy of what is read; the judgement of validity or worth of what is read, based on sound criteria.
  4. The study of meaning in language.
  5. How an author writes; an author’s use of language; its effects and appropriateness to the author’s intent and theme.
  6. A systematic inquiry into a subject or problem in order to discover, verify or revise relevant facts or principles having to do with that subject or problem.

5 True/False Question

  1. Voice → The fluency, rhythm and liveliness in writing that makes it unique to the writer.

          

  2. Synonym → The pattern or structure of word order in sentences, clauses and phrases.

          

  3. Satire → How an author writes; an author’s use of language; its effects and appropriateness to the author’s intent and theme.

          

  4. Theme → A topic of discussion or writing; a major idea broad enough to cover the entire scope of a literary work.

          

  5. Subject area → A literary tone used to ridicule or make fun of human vice or weakness.

          

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