LA Vocab for Anne Frank's Diary

Vocabulary and Literary elements to know for the play

as white as snow, brave like a lion

simile- comparing unlike things, usually using “like” or “as”

She’s a ray of sunshine

Metaphor- comparing two unlike things by saying one *is* the other

Sally sold seashells by the sea shore

Alliteration- multiple words starting with the same sound

Anne’s Diary, a yellow star of David

Symbolism- something that represents an idea or characteristic

barking up the wrong tree, wears his heart on his sleeve

Idiom- an expression that usually means something different from the words used

Apprehension

Fearful expectation/anticipation

Fortify

to make strong or stronger

Remorse

A feeling of deep regret

Disgruntled

In a state of sulky dissatisfaction

unbashed

not embarassed; self-assured

Foreboding

A feeling of evil to come; a sense of dread

Pandemonium

A state of extreme disorder of confusion

Vile

Morally despicable or wicked; causing nausea

indignantly

acting in a manner indicating anger or annoyance at something perceived as unfair

Feint

Any deceptive or distracting maneuver

Insufferable

too extreme, arrogant, or conceited to bear

Wallow

Indulge in an unrestrained way; roll from side to side

Ostentatiously

In a pretentious or showy way designed to impress

Forlorn

Marked by or showing hopelessness; unlikely to succeed

Onslaught \\

A large quantity if people or things, often too many to deal with