spellings and definitions Flashcards
what does article mean
a piece of writing which is published in a newspaper/magazine
what does opinion mean?
a view/judgement about something
what does bias mean?
prejudice for or against a person/group or idea, especially if its unfair
what does plausible mean?
seeming reasonable in an argument or statement
what does chronology mean?
a sequential order of events
what does protagonist mean?
the leading character/one of the major roles in a play, film or novel
what does antagonist mean?
a character who struggles/competes with the protagonist
what does allegory mean?
a story, poem or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning
what does fiction mean?
a piece of writing that describes imagined events and people
what does third person narrative mean?
the telling of a story from the point of view of a narrator who is not in the story
what does summarise mean?
to give a brief statement or the main points
what does interpret mean?
to describe or explain the meaning of something
what does patriarchal mean?
a society controlled by men who use their power to their own advantage
what does subservient mean?
less important or made to obey others without question
what does malapropism mean?
the act of using an incorrect word in place of one that is similar in pronunciation
what does anecdote mean?
a short story about a real incident or person
what does debate mean?
a formal discussion or argument
what does orator mean?
a public speaker, especially one who is skilled
what does motivational mean?
designed to promote the desire or willingness to achieve something
what does logos mean?
a logical argument that can’t be argued against
