English vocabulary

Question 1

Two unlike things are compared to one another indirectly. The words
“like” or “as” are NOT used.

Answer 1

Metaphor

Question 2

An exaggeration; describing something dramatically.

Answer 2

Hyperbole

Question 3

Giving a human attribute/quality to something nonhuman.

Answer 3

Personification

Question 4

Tow unlike things are compared to one another directly, using the words “like” or “as”.

Answer 4

Simile

Question 5

The repetition of sounds at the beginnings of words placed near each other.

Answer 5

Alliteration

Question 6

Intentionally using the same word/phrase (2 or more times) to create emphasis.

Answer 6

Repetition

Question 7

A direct or indirect reference within a text to another popular historical, literary, or cultural aspect.

Answer 7

Allusion

Question 8

A central topic, subject. or message within a narrative. The main idea being conveyed through the text.

Answer 8

Theme

Question 9

A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong ( including 3 parts: claim, evidence, commentary )

Answer 9

Argument

Question 10

The statement you are persuading others to agree with, your position on the question/topic/prompt.

Answer 10

Claim/Thesis/Topic Sentence

Question 11

Using specific examples from the text to support your claim (includes quantifiable and qualifiable)

Answer 11

Evidence

Question 12

Analysis that connects the evidence back to your claim, it explains why your evidence is important

Answer 12

Commentary

Question 13

The literal meaning of the word, its definiton

Answer 13

Denotation

Question 14

The feelings conveyed by a word apart from its specific definition.

Answer 14

Connotation

Question 15

Something that seems to conflict or contradict itself; often reveals an interesting truth.

Answer 15

Paradox

Question 16

The way the speaker feels about a topic within the poem

Answer 16

Tone

Question 17

The way the writing makes the audience (you) feel

Answer 17

Mood

Question 18

The choices a writer makes; the combination of distinctive features of a literary work ( when analyzing style, one may consider diction, figurative language, sentence structure, etc.)

Answer 18

Style

Question 19

The arrangement or framework of a sentence, paragraph, or entire work.

Answer 19

Structure

Question 20

The use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning; or, incongruity between what is expected and what actually occurs.( 3 types: situational, verbal, dramatic)

Answer 20

Irony

Question 21

The art of persuasion, how a writer/speaker convinces an audience.

Answer 21

Rhetoric

Question 22

The emotional appeal a writer/speaker provides through word choice, persuasion through emotions.

Answer 22

Pathos

Question 23

The character, trustworthiness, credibility, expertise the speaker/writer presents to an audience.

Answer 23

Ethos

Question 24

An appeal to logic, using facts and statistics to persuade an audience.

Answer 24

Logos

Question 25

Vivid language that creates a mental picture.

Answer 25

Imagery

Question 26

Something ordinary is used to represent something else with a greater meaning.

Answer 26

Symbol