vocabulary notes 1-7

Question 1

anecdote

Answer 1

short simple narrative of an incident, used for humorous effect

Question 2

argumentation

Answer 2

writing that attempts to prove the validity of a point of view or an idea by presenting reasoned arguments

Question 3

allegory

Answer 3

extended narrative of an incident in prose or verse in which characters, events, and settings represent abstract qualities and intends a second meaning.

Question 4

annotation

Answer 4

explanatory notes added to a text to explain, cite sources, or give data.

Question 5

antithesis

Answer 5

two contrasting images. ideas are balanced by word, phrase, clause, or paragraphs. (to be or not to be)

Question 6

rhetoric

Answer 6

effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figure of speech

Question 7

colloquialism

Answer 7

a word or persuasive speaking or writing, often inappropriate in formal writing. (ya’ll, ain’t, can’t)