List 5 - Alex

Question 0

DEFINITION: thesis statement appears near the beginning of a paper, and it offers a concise solution to the issue being addressed. It states the claim of the argument presented in a paper. A thesis statement is usually one sentence, though it may occur as more than one.

Answer 0

Thesis Statement

Question 1

DEFINITION: make (something) by synthesis, esp. chemically.

Answer 1

Synthesize

Question 2

DEFINITION: a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

Answer 2

Allegory

Question 3

DEFINITION: detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation.

Answer 3

Analysis

Question 4

DEFINITION: a short account of a particular incident or event

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Anecdote

Question 5

DEFINITION: An antagonist is a character, group of characters, or institution that represents the opposition against which the protagonist or protagonists must contend.

Answer 5

Antagonist

Question 6

DEFINITION: make a serious or urgent request, typically to the public.

Answer 6

Appeals

Question 7

DEFINITION: an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

Answer 7

Cannotation

Question 8

DEFINITION: is capable of being believed or believable in a certain context

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Context Credibility

Question 9

DEFINITION: the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

Answer 9

Denotation

Question 10

DEFINITION: conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie.

Answer 10

Dialogue

Question 11

DEFINITION: a long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the history of a nation.

Answer 11

Epic