Reading exam Flashcards
Figurative meaning
meaning that goes beyond the dictionary definition to mean something different or more than the literal meaning
Literal meaning
what the words actually mean based on the dictionary definitions
Simile
a comparison of 2 unlike things using like, as, than, or resembles
Idiom
an expression unique to a particular language that means something different from the literal meaning of the words
Hyperbole
use of exaggeration to emphasize a point or add humor to writing
Foreshadowing
the use of clues or hints to suggest event that will occur later in the plot
Protagonist
the main character
Antagonist
the character that the protagonist struggles against
Suspense
a feeling of excitement, tension, or dread felt by the reader
Repetition
the use of a word or words more than once to emphasize an idea
First person
the narrator is part of the story
Third person
the narrator is an outside person; someone who witnessed the event but wasn’t part of it
Plot
the events in the story
Theme
the message of the story
Dynamic character
a character who changes during the course of the story
Static character
a character who does not change much during the course of the story
Characterization
techniques hat revealed a person’s qualities and personality
Limited scope
when a text covers only one or just a few aspects of a topic
Broad scope
when a text covers many aspects of a topic
Dialogue
conversations that characters have among each other
Parallelism
Similar grammatical constructions used to express ideas that are related or equal in importance; can also create rhythm and/or emphasize similar ideas in literary texts
Dramatic irony
the reader knows something the character doesn’t know
Biography
a true account of a person’s life told by someone other than the subject
Autobiography
a person’s account of his or her own life or part of it
Objective
free of bias; balanced or fair treatment
Primary source
documents or other materials produced by people who witnessed or took part in a historical event
Infused
to fill or inspire
Grudging
reluctant; unwilling
Aristocrat
anyone from a superior class
Breadth
the extent of something especially when it is impressively great
Jubilant
feeling or expressing joy; very happy
Emancipation
the act or process of freeing someone
Nonchalantly
without enthusiasm; unconcerned
Unfathomable
not able to understand
Vaguely
not clear in meaning or intention
Acute
sharp or keen
Conceive
to think of
Vex
to disturb; to annoy
Benign
a gentle disposition
Fathom
to get to the bottom of; understand fully
Evoke
to call forth; to summon
Premonition
a strong feeling without rational basis, that a particular thing is going to happen
Vital
necessary for life
Indignant
angry at something unworthy, unjust, or unfair
Gallant
noble in spirit or in conduct
Disheveled
messy; untidy
Linger
to remain or stay longer
Exploits
an exciting act or action
Incredulous
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
Illiteracy
inability to read and write
Abomination
a disgusting thing
Putrid
foul smelling or rotten
Accessible
easily approached or entered
Pinnacle
tower or spire
Crevice
crack
Revelry
merry making
