Vocab List #1 Flashcards
A short piece of writing on a particular topic
Essay
Subject that a piece of writing will cover
Content
The way an author uses language to convey an idea and create a unique voice and tone (how something is said)
Style
The beginning of written work, which sets the stage for the rest of the written work - background info
Exposition
The point of view that the author is trying to get across
Argument
A kind of writing in which the author tries to convince the reader of the argument they are promoting
Persuasive Essay
The telling of a story
Narrative
Using details to portray the significance of something
Descriptive
Criticizing or passing judgement on something in a humorous way
Satirical Essay
The nature of knowledge, reality and existence
Philosophical
A piece of writing that allows you to look back on an experience you have had
Reflective Essay
The tone of the overall story
Mood
People or animals in the story
Characters
A more casual, relaxed way of writing - may not use correct structure of a piece of writing
Informal
Analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of a piece of writing
Critique
A mostly impersonal, rigid way of writing - will use the correct structure of the piece of writing
Formal
The strategic choice of words based on who the audience is
Diction
Which perspective the story is told from
Point of View
Words that have one syllable
Monosyllabic
More than one syllable
Polysyllabic
Conversational style of writing
Colloquial
The objective, exact meaning of the word
Denotative
Suggestive meaning of a word
Connotative
Specific
Concrete
General
Abstract
Harsh sounding to the ear
Grating
Pleasant sounding to the ear
Euphonius
One principal clause with one or more subordinate clauses
Complex Sentence
Two or more principal with one of more subordinate clauses
Compound Sentence
Makes sense if brought to a close at one or more points before the end (usually subject - verb - object)
Loose Sentence
Makes sense only when you reach the end
Periodic Sentence
