Vocab TKAM Flashcards
diction
the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
imagery
Imagery, in a literary text is an authors use of vivid and descriptive language to add depth to their work. Can appeal to all the senses, not just sight
tone
attitude of an author towards, a subject, or an audience
metaphor
a main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work that may be stated directly or indirectly, it’s always stated as a complete sentence
racism
prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one’s own race is superior.
discrimination
the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
malignant
very dangerous or harmful in influence or effect
civilized
- having an advanced or humane culture, society, etc.
- polite; well-bred; refined
prejudice
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
persecution
a program or campaign to exterminate, drive away, or subjugate people based on their membership in a religious, ethnic, social or racial group
profound
penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding
gallantly
brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous
primitive
- of belonging to, or seeming to come from an early time in the very ancient past. 2. coming from the part of a person that is wild or like an animal : not based on reason
hypocrisy
the behavior of people who do things that they tell other people not to do : behavior that does not agree with what someone claims to believe or feel
naivety
lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
inmate
inborn; natural
despondent
feeling profound hopelessness discouragement or gloom
predisposed
to have a tendency or to be susceptible to
Irressolute
showing uncertainty
tenacity
the quality of persisting, or holding firm
qualm
a sudden feeling of apprehension, uneasiness
unabashed
unashamed, unapologetic
integrity
adherence to moral or ethical principles
equanimity
mental or emotional stability, especially under tension
condescend
to be patronizing or do something as though it is below ones dignity or level of importance
arbitrate
to settle a dispute between two opposing sides
privilege
a right, immunity, or benefit enjoyed only by a person beyond the advantages of most
edification
moral and spiritual improvement or guidance
acquiesce
to submit quietly without protest
benighted
intellectually or morally ignorant, overtaken by darkness
unfathomable
not able to be completely understood
vehemently
acting in a way that is strongly emotional, and intensely passionate characterized by anger or rancor
quell
to suppress; put an end to
fanatical
obsessively concerned with something
iota
an extremely small amount
circumstantial
pointing indirectly toward someone’s guilt but not conclusively proving it
temerity
excessive confidence or boldness
tacit
understood or implied without being stated
impassive
not feeling or showing emotion
taciturn
reserved or uncommunicative in speech
obstreperous
noisy and difficult to control
vapid
offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging
fractious
irritable and quarrelsome
nebulous
unclear or vague
unsullied
not spoiled or made impure
contentious
likely to cause an argument
malevolent
having or showing a wish to do evil to others
aberration
a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, (typically unwelcome)
furor
an outbreak of public anger or excitement
