2nd 9wks Test Vocab Flashcards
A brief story about it interesting, amusing, or strange event
anecdote
A logical way of presenting a belief, conclusion, or stance
argument
uses images that appeal to the five senses
descriptive writing
A division or type of literature
genre
creating images in writing by using words or phrases that appeal to one or more of the five senses
imagery
The feeling created in the reader by a literary work
mood
The feeling created in the reader by a literary work or passage
nonfiction
used in writing or speech to convince the reader or listener to adopt a particular opinion or course of action
persuasion
using symbols to highlight elements that the author wishes to emphasize
symbolism
filled with horror or shock
aghast
enough or more than enough ; plentiful
ample
A ghost or ghostlike image of a person
apparition
State a fact or belief confidentially and forcefully
assert
crouch down in fear
cower
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect
disdain
A phrase or statement written in memory of the person who has died
epitaph
relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
ethical
treating series issues with the deliberately inappropriate humor
facetious
unable to be heard
inaudible
done at random or without careful judgment
indiscriminate
arouse the curiosity of interest
intrigue
The official power to make legal decisions and judgments
jurisdiction
seeming reasonable or probable
plausible
a commoner
plebeian
spending money or resources freely and recklessly
prodigal
nearness in space, time, or relationship
proximity
reduce the fine particles
pulverize
A published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develop the theme of an earlier one
sequel
easily evaporated at normal temperatures
volatile
reference to a well known person, event, place, literary work, or of work of art
allusion
