English terms

binary

a division of 2 groups that are considered opposite. (ex: darkness and light)

complexity

meaning of the work as a whole based on all the parts and details within.

function

what a thing is for, its purpose

inference

a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

line of reasoning

claims evidence and reasoning that leas to a conclusion

textual details

what the text actually says

thematic statement

thesis statement

MOTWAAW

meaning of the work as a whole

allusion

a reference to a work, event, or person

analogy

a comparison to show a relationship of 2 unrelated things

antithesis

a thought is balanced with a contrasting one. EX: he promised wealth and brought poverty.

archtype

a typical character type. EX: they funny one, the hero, dumb one

chaismus

two phrases that have the same structure, but the placement of words is reversed

cliche

something that is used so frequently it has lost its original meaning

colloquialism

slang, regional dielectric/speech, expressions used for characterization

conceit

extended metaphor

connotation

the meaning or implications of a word

denotation

the literal meaning of a word

diction

word choice and level of language

digression

discussing things unrelated to the topic

elipsis

three dots to show pause …