Advanced English Midterm Vocab

Conflict

A serious disagreement or argument. Example: The long dispute between the two countries.

Resolution

The solution to a problem or dispute. Example: An agreement reached after talks between leaders.

Theme

The main message or idea in a literary work. Example: Identity struggle in many novels.

Prediction

A statement about what might happen in the future. Example: The weather forecast predicts rain tomorrow.

Summary

A brief overview of the main points of a text. Example: A succinct recap of a book's arguments.

Paraphrase

Restating text in simpler language. Example: Simplifying a complex article for classmates.

Reasoning

Thinking logically about something. Example: Concluding that exercise is good for health.

Claim

A statement that something is true, needing support. Example: Claiming exercise improves mood with evidence.

Emotional Appeal

Using emotions to persuade. Example: An ad showing heartwarming family moments.

Logical Appeal

Using facts and logic to persuade. Example: A lawyer's argument based on presented evidence.

Ethical Appeal

Persuasion based on credibility. Example: A speaker's experience establishing trust.

Purpose

The intent behind a piece of writing. Example: Researching effects of pollution.

Rebuttal

Countering an argument. Example: Disputing an opposing claim with evidence.

Counterargument

An argument against the main point. Example: Presenting an alternate view on climate change.

Chronological

In the order of time. Example: A history presented from earliest to latest.

Historical Fact

A verifiable past event. Example: The storming of the Bastille in 1789.

Expert Testimony

Evidence from an expert. Example: A scientist validating research findings.

Empirical Evidence

Information gained through observation. Example: Supporting gravity theory with experiments.

Personal Anecdote

A brief personal story for illustration. Example: Sharing a story about resilience.

Assonance

The repetition of vowel sounds. Example: 'Hear the mellow wedding bells.'

Onomatopoeia

A word that imitates sounds. Example: The word 'buzz' mimicking a bee sound.

Metaphor

Comparing two unlike things directly. Example: Comparing a smile to sunshine.

Alliteration

Same starting sounds in nearby words. Example: 'She sells sea shells.'

Tone

The author's attitude towards the subject. Example: A reflective and somber poem tone.

Personification

Giving human traits to non-human things. Example: The wind whispering through trees.

Simile

Comparing using 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Her cheeks are as red as apples.'

Shift

A change in tone or perspective. Example: A noticeable shift in an author's tone.

Imagery

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses. Example: Vivid descriptions of a sunset.

Infer

To deduce information from clues. Example: Inferring someone's feelings from their tone.