Academic Vocab Flashcards
Context
the set of circumstances or facts that surround a particular events situation.
tone
vocal sound;that made sound by virbrating muscular bands in the larynx.
mood
a distinctive emotinal quality or character.
elaborate
to add details in writing, speaking, etc.; give additional or fuller treatment .
theme
a subject of discourse, discussion, meditation, or composition; topic:
Central Idea
unifying element of a story,wich ties toghther all of the elements.
Claim
To asert a main as fact
Thesis
A statement or therory that is put forward as premise to be maintained or proved.
convey
to communicate or to make known.
cite
to mention in support,proof or conformation.
Pronoun
A word that can function by itself as a noun phrase that refers ethier to theparticipants in the discourse.
connotation
Something suggestedor implied by a word or thing.
Denotation
The act or fact of denoting; indication.
Verb
It shows actions.
Adverb
a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb or a word group.
Significant
sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
Paraphrase
a restatement of a text or passage giving the meaning in another form.
Central Idea
central unifying element of the story
Judgment
the ability to judge, make a decision, or form an opinion.
Connotation
the associated or secondary meaning of a word or expression in addition to its explicit or primary meaning.
Precise
definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed.
Verb
any member of a class of words that function as the main elements of predicates
Adverb
ny member of a class of words that function as modifiers of verbs or clauses, and in some languages.
Protagonist
The hero of the story/ main character.
