Holocaust Content Words #2

Question 1

Author’s Message

Answer 1

The entire meaning and reason behind the writing.

Question 2

Author’s Voice

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Allegory

Answer 3

Using symbolism to illustrate truth or moral.

Question 4

Connotation

Answer 4

An idea or feeling that a word invokes in the reader.

Question 5

Denotation

Answer 5

The dictionary definition of a term.

Question 6

Critique/Criticize

Answer 6

Evaluate in a detailed way, sophisticated judgement.

Question 7

Expository Writing

Answer 7

Writing used to explain, describe, or inform.

Question 8

Euphemism

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Figurative Meaning

Answer 9

Not the literal meaning. Meaning utilizing figurative language.

Question 10

Inferred Meaning

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Objective

Answer 11

Giving only factual info representing many points of view.

Question 12

Subjective

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Medium

Media

Answer 13

A system of communication. A form of the media.

Question 14

Point Of View

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Precise

Answer 15

Doing something correctly or accurately.

Question 16

Primary Source

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Secondary Source

Answer 17

Information created later by someone who did not experience first-hand or participate in the events or conditions you’re researching.