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What is syntax? Syntax refers to the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language. It involves the grammatical rules that govern sentence structure.
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What is tone? Tone is the attitude or emotional quality of a piece of writing, conveyed through the author’s word choice and style. It can be serious, humorous, formal, informal, optimistic, pessimistic, etc.
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Authors choose their words carefully to establish a particular tone and to make clear their overall message and purpose.
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What is a word's connotation? A word's connotation refers to the implied or associated meanings and emotions that a word evokes beyond its literal definition. It can carry positive, negative, or neutral feelings.
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What is figurative language? Figurative language is the use of words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes devices such as similes, metaphors, personification, and hyperbole.
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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor? A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using "like" or "as" (e.g., "as brave as a lion"), while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another (e.g., "time is a thief").
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What is the literal meaning of a word? The literal meaning of a word is its explicit, primary definition as found in a dictionary, without any emotional or associative implications.
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Etymology is the study of a word's origins and how its meanings have changed over time.
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