Concept Vocabulary

Question 1

The entire meaning and reason behind the writing

Answer 1

Author’s message

Question 2

Author’s writing style - combo of syntax, diction, punctuation, dialogue, character development, etc.

Answer 2

Author’s voice

Question 3

Using symbolism to illustrate truth or a moral

Answer 3

Allegory

Question 4

An idea or feeling that a word invokes in the reader

Answer 4

Connotation

Question 5

The dictionary definition of a word

Answer 5

Denotation

Question 6

Evaluate in a detailed way, sophisticated judgment

Answer 6

Critique/criticize

Question 7

Writing used to explain, describe or inform

Answer 7

Expository writing

Question 8

An indirect/mild word used in place of a word considered too blunt/harsh

Answer 8

Euphemism

Question 9

Not the literal meaning

Answer 9

Figurative meaning

Question 10

Meaning based on evidence and background knowledge, it is not directly stated

Answer 10

Inferred meaning

Question 11

Giving only factual info and representing many points of view

Answer 11

Objective

Question 12

A system of communication

Answer 12

Medium (media)

Question 13

Author’s position on a topic/subject, the position from which something is observed

Answer 13

Point of view

Question 14

Doing something correctly or accurately

Answer 14

Precise

Question 15

An artifact, a document, diary, manuscript, autobiography, a recording, or other source of information that as created at the time under study

Answer 15

Primary source

Question 16

Information created later by someone who did experience first hand or participate in the events or conditions you’re researching

Answer 16

Secondary source

Question 17

One person’s opinion, interpretation of facts, having only one point of view.

Answer 17

Subjective