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25 Cards in this Set
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Typ |
Typ- print Typography- the art or process of printing Prototype- the original model Typewriter- machine for writing equipped with a keyboard, which produces letters and figures. |
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Mood |
The feeling you get as the reader. Examples: happiness, determined, tired or exhausted, boredom, disappointment, faithful, playful, dapper, stressed, sadness, competitive, anger or bitter, silly or humorous, loneliness, serious or somber, questioning or confusion |
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Vict |
Vict- conquer Victor- the winner in a fight, battle, contest, or struggle Convince- to cause someone to believe or feel certain Invincible- incapable of being defeated or overcome Evict- to put out by legal process |
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Analogy |
Comparing two things that are usually thought to be different from each other, but have something in common; a type of relating factor. An apple is a type of fruit as a carrot is a type of vegetable. |
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Imagery |
Author's use of language that appeals to the five senses in order to help the reader paint a picture in their minds. Sight- sparkling, dull, colorful, bright Smell- buttery, rich, old, fishy Hear- booming, popping, loud, soft Taste- spicy, sweet, sour, salty Touch- smooth, slimy, rough, silky |
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Crat |
Crat- rule Autocrat- ruler with absolute power Aristocrat- a noble man or a noble woman Democrats- person who believes in democracy as a principle of government |
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Poli |
Poli- city Metropolis- a large city Police- an official force established and given power by a government Megalopolis- densely populated urban area made of adjoining cities Acropolis- strongly fortified place |
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Foreshadowing |
The use of clues to let the reader know what may happen later. Fore- means in front of or previous Shadow- means hint or suggestion |
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Theo |
Theo- of god or a god Monotheism- the belief that there is only one god Polytheism- belief of more than one god Atheism- disbelief or denial of a god Theology- the study of the nature of god |
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Metaphor |
Compares two things that are not alike. The author wants to help us picture what they're saying. The sentence does not have like or as in it. Ex. My mom was a real bear this morning. |
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Theme |
The moral, lesson, or heart of the story. Rarely stated so you must infer. Not the topic. Ex. Cinderella Topic- she marries a prince Theme- good things happen to good people - loves difficulty - lost dreams |
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Soph |
Soph- wise Sophomore- tenth grade high schooler, second year in college Philosophy- love and pursue of wisdom Philosopher- a specialist in philosophy Sophisticated- having acquired worldly knowledge of refinement |
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Anecdote |
A short story significant to the topic at hand; usually adding personal knowledge or experience to the topic. |
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Symbolism |
When an object or word represents an abstract idea different from the literal meaning. An action, person, place, word, or object can all have symbolic meaning. |
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Allusion |
A reference to something from the bible, mythology, history or classic works of literature. Ex. Prose- "His Herculean strength surprised the crowd" Mythological reference to the legendary Hercules in Greeks myth |
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Point of View |
The perspective from which a piece of text is written. 1st- told from the point of view of one character (I, we, me) 2nd- narrator addresses you (you, your) 3rd- limited: the thoughts and feelings of one character, omniscient: all knowing, objective: facts and events |
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Sign |
Sign- to sign, mark, or seal Signal- an act, event, or the like that causes or encores some act or action Signature- persons' name or a mark representing it Insignia- a badge or distinguishing mark of office or honor Design- to plan and fashion artistically or skillfully |
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Tempo |
Tempo- pace or time Temporal- of or pertaining to time of the present life Temporary- lasting for a time only Tempo- the rate or degree of movement in time. (Pace) |
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Vol |
Vol- will Malevolent- wishing harm to others Benevolent- characterized by doing good Volition- the act or an instance of choosing or deciding Volunteer- a person who performs and or act of his or her own will |
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Alliteration |
When two or more nearby words have the same beginning sounds. Examples- Stop staring and start stirring. That's one way to win. |
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Omni |
Omni- all or every Omnipotent- able in every respect all-powerful, having unlimited power Omniscient- having universal knowledge Omniarch- a ruler of everything in the world or universe |
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Sci |
Sci- know Science- the observation, study, and theoretical explanation of natural phenomena Conscious- the ability to perceive what is happening around oneself Omniscient- having total knowledge |
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Dem |
Dem- people or of the people Democracy- a government run by the people Epidemic- a rapid spread among people Demography- study of characteristics of human population |
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Flashback |
A technique used by an author or writer to take a reader back in time to explain an event. Starts in the→ present Goes to the→ past Returns to the→ present Flash→ ahead Back→ looking at the past |
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Tone |
The author's attitude and choice of words. Ex.- bitter, tasteful, humorous, serious, nonchalant, witty, angry, gory, attached, playful, innocent, tender, poignant, sympathetic, compassionate |
