Lesson 1 Vocab

Question 1

Synonym

Answer 1

A word that means the same as the word given

Question 2

Antonym

Answer 2

A word that means the opposite of the word given

Question 3

Denotation

Answer 3

Literal dictionary meaning of a word (chick-baby chicken)

Question 4

Connotation

Answer 4

Associated or implied meaning of a word (chick- girl)

Question 5

Irony

Answer 5

Outcome of an event is contrary to what was expected or wanted

Question 6

Theme

Answer 6

Central idea about life that author shares with the reader

Question 7

Mood

Answer 7

That feeling or atmosphere the writer creates for the reader

Question 8

Setting

Answer 8

The time and place of the action of the story

Question 9

Symbol

Answer 9

Person, place, activity, or object that represents something else

Question 10

Characterization

Answer 10

The portrayal of imaginary persons in a story

Question 11

Point of view

Answer 11

Narrative method used by the author- 1st or 3rd person

Question 12

Plot structure

Answer 12

Arrangement of parts in a story - time sequence, flashback, etc.

Question 13

Dialogue

Answer 13

Written conversation between characters

Question 14

Flashback

Answer 14

Going back in time to an event before the story began

Question 15

Conflict

Answer 15

Struggle between forces ie. person against nature or society or self or another person