ib eng study guide

Heinous

cruel

essence

nature of something

Melancholy

random sadness

Anarchy

disorder due to no control

Erroneous

wrong/ incorrect

empirical

verifiable by observation instead of theory/ logic

ameliorate

make better

deprecate

express disapproval

ascertain

make sure of

quixotic

unrealistic and impractical

arduous

difficult

brazen

bold without shame

guise

external form concealing true nature

candid

truthful

lassitude

lack of energy

insular

ignorant of others

implication

conclusion but not stated

abase

behave to belitttle someone

aesthetic

concerned with beauty

myriad

countless

pompous

self-important

negligible

insignificant

onslaught

destructive attack

stipulate

demand due to bargain

paradox

absurd but true

squander

waste recklessly

Vociferous

loud and confused noise

excruciating

intensely painful

mania

excessive enthusiam or obsession

adage

statement expressing truth

Impecunious

broke (money-wise)

Bulwark

defensive wall

Garish

embellish

Fidelity

loyalty

how can cliches be identified?

receptiveness

affect vs effect

influence vs result

lose vs loose

lost vs untight

techniques authors use to reveal characters true motivation

dialogue, indirect characterization, back story, foreshadowing, symbolism

how do semi-colons connect ideas smoothly in complex writing

similar to a conjunction, signal a pause

how does the pov influence reader access to character thoughts and experiences

first person - most intimate, third person know thoughts and feelings