Vocabulary Set (Part 1)

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Abstract

Refers to a broad, generalized concept or idea. It is the antithesis to something concrete, specific, and detail saturated.

Act

Major subunit into which the action of a play is divided. The number of acts is 1-5, and they are further categorized into scenes.

Allegory

A narrative that fleshes out an abstract concept into a concrete one. Characters are typically personifications of these ideas and are given corresponding names.

Alliteration

The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a line of words/syllables.

Allusion

An echoe of a past literary work’s explored ideas, concepts, and mechanisms found within modern and future pieces of literature.

eg) famous people and places, art, history, or current events and much more

Analogy

A compariosn of two or more things that elucidate the respective party’s properties and nature.

Anapest

A three syllable rhythm unit that places a soft tone for the first two syllables and a stressed tone for the last —> da-da-DUM

Anaphora

Repetition of an initial word or words to add emphasis

eg) I went to the store, I went to my paradise.

Annotation

The act of recording observations from a source, typically a text or literary work, that is novel and exciting in its ability to promote thinking. It is recorded for later analysis.

Antagonist

The antagonist serves as the rival to the protagonist. This role isn’t defined by definitions prevelant within morals (good v. bad). Often times, the antagonist serves as a way for the author to drive change.

Antithesis

Refers to an extreme opposite counterpart of an idea, statement, sentiment, and or concept, often formatted under parallel grammatical construction.