HH vocab final

Allegory

Representation of ideas by characters, figures, or events in narrative, dramatic or pictorial form = EVERYTHING is SYMBOLIC on multiple levels!!!

Allusion

A reference to a person, place, event, work of art, etc. in the current or historical past -- assumes the reader to be knowledgeable about several topics.

Archetype

A symbol, story pattern or chapter type that recurs frequently in literature and evokes a strong, or often unconscious, association in the reader/ usually consistent across cultures.

Motif

A situation / theme that recurs in various works or in various parts of the same work.

Symbolism

A person, place, object or activity that stands for something beyond itself. Cultural symbols can be understood by people in same culture. Literary symbols take on meaning within the context of the literary work.

Horde

(n) a large group or crowd; a mass of people or living things.

Inundate

(v) to overwhelm as if being bombarded by a large quantity of water.

Jovial

(adj) cheerful and joyous.

Loathe

(v) to hate or despise.

Monomania

(n) an obsession with a single thing or idea.

Nefarious

(adj) exceedingly or undeniably evil.

Purloin

(v) to steal.

Tremulous

(adj) unsteady and shaking.

Zenith

(n) the highest point; a peak of achievement.

THEN

Shows time.

THAN

Compares.

WEATHER

Concerns climate.

WHETHER

Involves decision.

ACCEPT

To receive.

EXCEPT

To exclude.

ITS

Shows possession.

IT'S

Abbreviation of it is.

THEY'RE

Abbreviation of they are.

THEIR

Shows possession.

THERE

Shows location.

Conflict

Struggle between two opposing forces

Characterization

Methods by which writers create, reveal or develop their characters

Protagonist

The main character in a drama or other literary work, usually perceived as a positive or champion character.

Antagonist

A character in a story or play who opposes the main character, usually one who is perceived as an adversary / enemy

Foil

Character who provides a striking contrast to another character, points out strengths and weaknesses of another character. Good vs. Evil.

Obstinacy

Stubbornness; an unbending adherence to a position or viewpoint

Perceptible

Able to be seen, heard, felt, tasted or touched

Precarious

Having potential dangerous; hazardous

Querulous

Tending to whine or complain; disagreeable

Seethe

To move with violent agitation

Superfluous

Beyond what is necessary; extra

Transcend

To go beyond or rise up

Wane

To diminish or become less bright, as the progression of the moon from full to new

Annihilate

To destroy completely, so as to leave no trace

Attest

To state or authenticate that something is true, valid or genuine

AFFECT

Change, influence

EFFECT

Result

WHO'S

Abbreviation of who is; who has

WHOSE

Possessive of who

YOUR

Possessive of you

YOU'RE

Abbreviation of you are

UNTIL

Up to the time of; before

TILL

Breaking up the ground

NO

Adverb- refusal, denial

KNOW

To recognize, regard as true

NOW

Adverb- tells when (present time)

Figurative language

Language used in a non-literal way for the purpose of emphasis, clarification, or a special effect. Language which uses descriptive figures of speech.

Literal language

Exact meanings of words, not using metaphors or exaggeration / non-figurative language.

Analogy

A comparison made between two objects, situations or ideas that are somewhat alike but unlike in most respects (formal and informal).

Simile

A direct comparison using the terms 'like' and 'as'.

Metaphor

A direct comparison.

Bulbous

(adj) like or relating to a bulb, especially round like a bulb.

Complacence

(n) a sense of contentment with the current state or situation; not desiring change.

Copious

(adj) appearing in large number.

Derision

(n) offensive attitude or speech; ridicule.

Disparage

(v) to speak poorly of.

Equivocate

(v) to use words that have multiple meanings, particularly in order to obscure the truth.

Geniality

(n) friendly behavior or attitude.

Impartial

(adj) without bias; having no preconceived belief or position.

Ire

(n) anger.

Maudlin

(adj) excessively emotional.

HAVE

would have, could have, should have. To possess, own, hold for use, contain.

WHERE

Means at or in what place.

WEAR

To have on.

WERE

Past tense of are.

WE ' RE

Abbreviation of we are.

TO

Preposition.

TOO

Also or very.

TWO

The number 2.

A

Used before words that begin with consonant sound.

AN

Used before words that begin with vowel sound.

Fable

a brief tale in which the character's actions point out a moral truth.

Parable

A simple story illustrating a moral or religious lesson.

Anecdote

a very short tale told by a character in a literary work.

Narrative

The art or process of telling a story or giving an account of something.

Myth

A traditional story about heroes or supernatural beings, often attempting to explain the origins of natural phenomena or aspects of human behavior.

Lithe

(adj) moving or bending easily; graceful and fluid in motion.

Metamorphosis

(n) a change in form or shape, often from one stage of development to another, as a caterpillar turning into a butterfly.

Nocturnal

(adj) belonging to, occurring in, or related to the nighttime.

Opulence

(n) riches or affluence, especially as shown by expensive or ostentatious possessions or lifestyle.

Partition

(n) something which separates two parts or areas.

Phonetic

(adj) of, relating to, or representing the sound of speech.

Prolong

(v) to make something last longer; to extend a period of time.

Reckless

(adj) careless or unwise; unheeding of danger.

Rigor

(n) a harsh or stern, rigidity; unyielding.

Somnolent

(adj) drowsy or inclined to sleep.

Adapt

Adjust, remodel.

Adopt

Take as one's own.

Stationary

Fixed, standing still.

Stationery

Writing supplies.

Principal

First, most important, head of school.

Principle

Rule, belief.

Alliteration

sound device that is the repetition of the same sounds or of the same kinds of sounds at the beginning of words or in stressed syllables

Assonance

sound device that is the repetition of a vowel sound within words

Consonance

sound device that is the repetition of consonant sounds within words