Vocabulary 9/19/14

Question 0

Conflict

Answer 0

A struggle between opposing forces. Can be internal or external.

Question 1

Foreshadowing

Answer 1

A writer’s use of hints or clues to suggest events that will occur later in the story

Question 2

Simile

Answer 2

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things, using the word “like” or “as”.

Question 3

Metaphor

Answer 3

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things that are basically unlike but have something in common.

Question 4

Complication

Answer 4

An additional factor or problem introduced into the rising action of a story to make the conflict more difficult.

Question 5

Author’s Purpose

Answer 5

To express thoughts or feelings, to inform or explain, to persuade, to entertain.

Question 6

Author’s Perspective

Answer 6

Point of view, unique combination of ideas, values, feelings, and beliefs that influences the way the writer looks at a topic.

Question 7

Termination

Answer 7

An end, limit, or edge.

Question 8

Immolation

Answer 8

Death or destruction.

Question 9

Impunity

Answer 9

Freedom from penalty or harm.

Question 10

Repose

Answer 10

To lie dead or at rest.

Question 11

Subside

Answer 11

To decrease in amount or intensity, settle down

Question 12

Preclude

Answer 12

To make impossible, especially by taking action in advance

Question 13

Uncanny

Answer 13

So remarkable as to seem supernatural.

Question 14

Reconnoiter

Answer 14

To make a preliminary inspection.

Question 15

Singularity

Answer 15

Something peculiar or unique.

Question 16

Superannuated

Answer 16

Obsolete with age.

Question 17

Veneer

Answer 17

To cover with a thin layer of material.

Question 18

Gamut

Answer 18

An entire range or series.

Question 19

Heresy

Answer 19

An action or opinion contrary to what is generally though of as right.