Question

Match the technique an author uses to advance their point of view or purpose in an informational text with its definition.(2 points)
allusion
connotation
ellipsis
rhetoric

Answer 1

allusion — an indirect reference to a well-known person, event, place, or work (used to evoke associations that support a point)

connotation — the emotional or cultural associations a word carries beyond its literal meaning (used to shape tone and influence readers’ feelings)

ellipsis — the omission of words or phrases that are understood from context (often shown by “…”; can create emphasis or leave a thought unfinished)

rhetoric — the use of language and persuasive techniques (ethos, pathos, logos, etc.) to influence an audience and advance an argument