Advanced English 2 Vocab A

allusions

reference to a piece of literature, well-known historical event, person, place

analogy

a point by point comparison between two dissimilar things resulting in an abstraction, comparison/contrast

polysyndeton

use of conjunctions between all of the elements requiring coordination:  Visitors to his website will see Heather’s resume and contact information and portfolio and her blog about writing.

assertion

a positive statement (one that is supported with proof)

conflict

struggle between opposing forces; external or internal

exposition

information provided regarding the characters, setting, theme; writing that provides information explains a subject

euphemisms

a nicer word(s) used in place of an offensive term. Instead of "She's as mean as Hitler!" use "She's a little stressed-out."

asyndeton

the absence of conjunctions between all of the elements requiring coordination:  Visitors to his website can see Raul’s resume, his portfolio, his contact information, his blog about writing.

form

structure, shape, pattern, organization

syndeton

coordination of elements in a sentence, generally with a conjunction:  Peterson provides writing and  editorial services.

synecdoche

figure of speech in which part of something stands for the whole; head count is an example.

juxtaposition

placing different ideas side by side for added meaning

 literary response

when a reader makes meaning of the text by using allusions, literary references to style, tone, point of view, diction, symbols as well as personal experiences.

narrative pace

how quickly/slowly events progress

oxymoron

figure of speech that puts together two opposing ideas

rhetoric

an oratory or speech and the desired effect; a rhetorical question involves an answer that is obvious, but deeper meaning must be explored; presentation of facts and ideas in clear, convincing, attractive language.

self-parody

poking fun at oneself through a piece of literature

syntax

the way words are put together

synopsis

a brief statement or outline of a subject. Usually it covers setting, characters, plot, outcome, theme

turning point

crucial moment when fate is sealed and ending will be happy/unhappy

understatement

 saying less than what is meant: "This heat wave is a bit warm."

allusion

The character's love for books was a real-life version of Beauty and the Beast, with her transforming the gruff exterior of her partner into a kind and gentle soul.

analogy

• "Just as a plant needs sunlight to grow, a student needs knowledge to thrive."

polysydeton

• The sun rose, and the birds sang, and the flowers bloomed, and the world awakened.

assertion (litterary)

Example: In the novel, the protagonist's unwavering assertion of his innocence despite overwhelming evidence against him added depth to his character.