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English WOTD

Elizabeth Harrell English 10th grade English 56 cards

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  1. 1ObjectiveNot influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering or representing facts
  2. 2SubjectiveBased on or influenced by personal feelings or opinions
  3. 3Point Of ViewA particular attitude or way of considering a thing or matter
  4. 4Logical appealAn attempt to persuade the reader/audience based on statistics and facts; logical reasoning
  5. 5Emotional appealAn attempt to persuade the reader/audience based on feelings or emotions; emotional response
  6. 6BiasA prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person or group compared with another
  7. 7MoodThe general atmosphere of a piece of writing; the way the reader feels as a result of reading the piece
  8. 8ToneThe general attitude of a piece of writing; created by the author's word choice (diction)
  9. 9Ethical appealAn attempt to persuade the reader/audience based on morals, values or character credibility of the author/speaker
  10. 10FallacyA mistaken belief, especially one based on an unsound argument; something intended to create a misunderstanding
  11. 11Credible/ValidBelievable; having a sound basis in logic or fact
  12. 12Counter ArgumentAn argument or reasoning intended to oppose (go against) an idea or theory developed in another argument
  13. 13Dynamic CharacterA type of character who changes throughout the course of the story
  14. 14Static CharacterA type of character who stays the same throughout the course of the story
  15. 15Direct CharacterizationThe step by step process wherein an author introduces and describes a character directly
  16. 16Indirect CharacterizationA process wherein an author introduces and describes indirectly
  17. 17External ConflictA struggle between a character and an outside force (Man verses man, man verses nature, man verses society)
  18. 18Internal ConflictA struggle that occurs within a character's mind
  19. 19Situational IronyEvents that happen that are the opposite of what was expected
  20. 20Verbal IronySarcasm
  21. 21Dramatic IronyCharacter's words or actions are clear to the audience or reader but are unknown to the other characters
  22. 22ThemeA central message, concern or purpose regarding a subject in a literary work
  23. 23First Person Point Of ViewPoint of view in which the story is narrated by one character speaking about him or herself or sharing events that he or she is experiencing
  24. 24Third Person Point Of View (Limited)POV in which the story is told from an outside perspective about one character
  25. 25Third Person POV (Omnicient)A god-like POV in which an outside narrator tells the events of the story from the perspective of all characters
  26. 26DictionWord choice
  27. 27Figurative LanguageLanguage that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. When a writer uses literal language, he or she is stating the facts as they are. Figurative language, in comparison, uses exaggerations or alliterations to make a particular point. It is used to create an effect, persuade or appeal to the senses.
  28. 28SimileA comparison between to unlike things using like or as
  29. 29MetaphorAn implicit, implied or hidden comparison of two unlike things using like or as
  30. 30AlliterationRepetition of the beginning consonant sound in a series of words
  31. 31HyperboleAn extreme exaggeration for the sake of emphasis
  32. 32OxymoronThe combination of two opposites in order to create an effect
  33. 33OnomatopoeiaSound words, Bang!
  34. 34ImageryLanguage used to represent objects, actions, and ideas in a way that appeals to the physical senses
  35. 35SymbolismAn object that represents qualities and ideas beyond its own literal sense in a specific context
  36. 36DenotationThe dictionary definition of a word
  37. 37ConnotationThe implied or associated meaning of a word based on cultural, social or emotional connections
  38. 38GenocideThe delibrate killing of a large group of people especially by those of a particular ethnic group or nation
  39. 39OppressionProlonged cruel or unjust treatment or control
  40. 40DecimateKill, destroy or remove a large percentage or part of a population
  41. 41AnguishSevere mental or physical pain or suffering
  42. 42EmaciatedAbnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or lack of food
  43. 43SurreptitiousKept secret, especially because it would not be approved of
  44. 44TrepidationFeeling of fear or agitation about something that might happen
  45. 45PoignantEvoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
  46. 46ContriteFeeling or expressing remorse or patience affected by guilt
  47. 47InnocuousNot harmful or offensive
  48. 48RepugnantExtremely distasteful
  49. 49MartyrA person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs
  50. 50AltruisticShowing a selfless concern for the well being of others
  51. 51DesecrateTo treat a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect
  52. 52LethargicA lack of energy and enthusiam
  53. 53AssiduousShowing a great care and attention to detail
  54. 54ZealousHaving or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause
  55. 55ProstrateLying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward
  56. 56OstracizeExclude someone from a society or group

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10th grade English Flashcards on English WOTD, created by Elizabeth Harrell on 16/10/2017.
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