vocab week 1,2,3 lesson 16 Flashcards
Analogy
a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Allusion
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
tone
the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation,
Attitude
a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person’s behavior.
Impact
the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.
Genre
a category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.
Author’s purpose
is his reason for or intent in writing.
reveal
make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others.
Aurthor’s
a writer of a book, article, or report.
respond
say something in reply.
acknowledge
(of a body of opinion) recognize the fact or importance or quality of.
conflicting
incompatible or at variance; contradictory.
view points
another term for point of view.
point of view
a particular attitude or way of considering a matter.
opinions
a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
Arguments
an exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.
Determine
cause (something) to occur in a particular way; be the decisive factor in.
point of view
a particular attitude or way of considering a matter.
Author’s purpose
is his reason for or intent in writing
excerpt
a short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing.
editorial
relating to the commissioning or preparing of material for publication.
consistent
acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.
infer
deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
Analyze
examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.
Structure
the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
Theme
the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person’s thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.
civil rights movements
The civil rights movement in the United States was a decades-long struggle by African Americans to end legalized racial discrimination, disenfranchisement and racial segregation in the United States.
details
an individual feature, fact, or item.
Historical account
can also just be a history- which believe it or not, is still simply a story based on factual evidence and primary source comments.
explain
make (an idea, situation, or problem) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas.
key concept
ideas and terms that are central to the main points of the text. … These concepts may be expressed in signal words or phrases
refine
remove impurities or unwanted elements from (a substance), typically as part of an industrial process.
