ELA Words. Flashcards
Dramatic Irony
When the audience or reader knows something characters do not know
Allegory
the representation of abstract ideas or principles by characters, figures, or events in narrative, dramatic, or pictorial form.
Alliteration
the repetition of initial consonant sounds. Used to draw attention to certain words or ideas, to imitate sounds, and create musical effects. ie. “Marilyn Monroe makes muffins on Mondays.
Allusion
a reference to something in literature, history, mythology, religious texts, etc., considered common knowledge.
Assonance
the repetition of the same vowel sound in a phrase or line of poetry. ie. “How now brown cow.” or “mad as a hatter”
Abdicate
fail to fulfill or undertake (a responsibility or duty).
Acquiesce
accept something reluctantly but without protest.
acquisitive
eager to acquire and possess things especially material possessions or ideas.
Adhere
believe in and follow the practices of.
Adulation
excessive admiration or flattery
Adversary
one’s opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.
Adversity
difficulties; misfortune.
Affable
friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.
Ambiguity
the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
Analogy
a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Anecdote
a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
Antediluvian
ridiculously old-fashioned
Belligerence
aggressive or warlike behavior.
Benediction
an expression of good wishes. : the short blessing at the end of a religious service.
Benignity
kindness or tolerance toward others.
Cognizant
having knowledge or being aware of
Conciliatory
intended or likely to placate or pacify.
Bring into agreement
Contentious
causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial
Countenance
2.
support.
“she was giving her specific countenance to the occasion”
verb
admit as acceptable or possible.
“he was reluctant to countenance the use of force
