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English 9B final Vocab
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English
9th Grade
05/23/2014

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Assertion/opinion
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A particular viewpoint, or belief that someone states - it doesn't include the evidence.
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Biographical criticism
Definition
Utilizing the author's life and history to draw meaning from text
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comic relief
Definition
using a funny character, situation, or line to lighten the mood or lessen the tension of a scene
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Commentary
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Applying your ideas about the meaing of someone's text in a logical and constructive way.
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Compare/Contrast
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Things in common meaning/versus differences meaning
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Concrete detail
Definition
Using details that use senses to avoid generalities
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consonance
Definition
having the qualities of harmony and completion
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Credibility
Definition
How believable someone is. Refers to trustworthiness and/or competence.
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Data
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Facts and information that can be used to form evidence.
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dramatic irony
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occurs when the audience knows a characters actions are wrong but the character has no clue
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Epic poem
Definition
long poem with 10 syllable lines about bigger than life subjects
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Ethos/Pathos/Logos
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Credibility/Emotion/Logic Trusted messenger appeal/Emotional appeal/Logical Appeal
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euphemism
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using nice words or phrases to label unpleasant things
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Formal criticism
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Places heavy emphasis on style, form, or technique, seeing these as more important content.
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Hero
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the protagonist who overcomes trials and temptation to be transformed into a better person
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hyperbole
Definition
exaggeration
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iambic pentameter
Definition
ten syllables of paired unstressed and stressed beats
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imagery
Definition
using concrete details to help the reader/listener picture an idea or object in their mind
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In Medias res
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to begin a story in the middle and return to the middle with flashbacks
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irony
Definition
when expectations thought to be sound are dashed by the actual result of a situation
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malapropism
Definition
using a word incorrectly on accident that leads to humorous results
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monologue
Definition
one person speaking for an extended period
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oxymoron
Definition
two words with opposite meaning coupled together to make a new term
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paradox
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an unsolvable situation in which two premises seem to cancel each other out
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prose
Definition
use of standard language in writing
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pun
Definition
using a similar sounding word in phrase for comedic effect
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Reader response criticism
Definition
Taking the reader's interpretation of the text and investigating it's viability
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Social criticism
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Using values and ethics of an age to draw meaning from text
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soliloquy
Definition
an actor, separate from action, makes a speech that informs the audience of their thoughts and feelings
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Symbolism
Definition
When things in the text represent something else in the world
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Thesis statement
Definition
Sentence that end of the first paragraph and defines the claim of a paper and reasons for the claim.
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tragedy
Definition
a sad ending, often death, occurs because of the flaw in a mostly good character
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Hero’s Journey:
Definition
archetype that shows a hero's growth into greatness
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>Unusual birth
Definition
heros often have some semi prophetic nature or demigod-like status
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>Call to adventure
Definition
hero needs to leave home to either save home or prove himself
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>Supernatural helper/mentor
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often a older, wiser counselor who helps the hero avoid foolish mistakes
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>Talisman
Definition
a special tool or skill the hero uses to overcome trials and tests
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>Crossing the threshold
Definition
leaving the known (home) and heading out into the unknown - usually involves a test
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>Trials
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progressively harder trials that test the hero's skills and courage
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>Femme fatale
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temptation that tells the hero to settle for an easy, unheroic life
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>Achievement of goals
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hero proves himself and is transformed from flawed to heroic
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>Reconciliation with father—figure
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hero's often have to step out of the shadow of their father figures and take their place as an equal
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>Return home
Definition
the final reward of trials is to live a happy life with the hero's true love
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