Unit I Vocabulary

August 27 – August 31

Connotative- an idea or feeling that a word invokes or suggests

Denotative – the literal meaning of a word

Conflict – the opposition of persons or forces that brings about dramatic action central to the plot of the story

Suspense – the sustained interest created by the buildup of events and the delayed resolution of the plot’s conflict

Drawing conclusions – using information that is implied or inferred within the writing

Sep 10 – Sep 14

Dialogue – conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie

Purpose – the intended goal of a piece of writing, the reason a person writes

Epic – a long poem narrating adventures of heroes or legendary figures, typically derived from ancient oral tradition

Audience – the intended target group for a message, regardless of the medium

Resolution – the action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter

September 24 – September 28

Tone – general character or attitude of piece of writing. Associated with emotions.

Imagery – visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work

Figurative Language – Literary techniques are used to heighten interest, appeal to an audience, and effectively communicate a message.

Metaphor – a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

Symbolism - symbolic meaning attributed to natural objects or facts.

October 8 – October 12

Diction – the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

Mood – created by the setting and environment

Irony – the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

Paradox –  absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.

Theme - a topic that shows up often in literature or discussion. Usually accepted as a universal truth. (Love is complicated.

Prefixes

anti – against

re – again

Suffixes

ness – state or quality of being

ship – state of being

Root words

dem – people

dict – to say