1. Louisa Hoback and Miranda Slusarczyk
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Louisa Hoback and Miranda Slusarczyk

2. Style
The choices an author makes in diction, syntax, figurative language, and other literary devices.
Also, the classification of authors to a group based on their use of the above elements.

3. Example of Style
In Chapter 3 of Brave New World, Aldous Huxley’s style becomes apparent when he shifts between lines of dialogue from several different conversations.

4. Syllogism
A form of deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn based off of pieces of evidence.

5. Example of a Syllogism
An example of a syllogism is “I am allergic to dogs, and my cousin’s pet is a dog, so I will feel sick when I am at my cousin’s house.” It draws a conclusion from two separate premises.

6. Symbol
An object that stands for something else.

7. Example of a Symbol
In The Great Gatsby, the green light is a symbol representing Daisy as well as Gatsby’s goals and aspirations.

8. Syntax
The way words are arranged in a sentence.

9. Example of Syntax
Differences in syntax are shown by the sentences: “That is my pencil.” and “That pencil is mine.” They use roughly the same words, but arranged differently.

10. Tension
A feeling of excitement and expectation felt by the audience.

11. Example of Tension
In Night, Elie Wiesel builds tension by foreshadowing the eventual death of his father.

12. Works Cited
“Brave New World.” Google Images. Google, n.d. Web 12 Jan. 2016
“Dog Picture.” Google Images. Google, n.d. Web 12 Jan. 2016
“Night.” Google Images. Google, n.d. Web 12 Jan. 2016
“Pencil.” Google Images. Google, n.d. Web 12 Jan. 2016
“The Great Gatsby.” Google Images. Google, n.d. Web 12 Jan. 2016