ELA Honors 9 Vocab

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<p>Allegory</p>

Allegory

a story, poem or picture that has a hidden meaning in it

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<p>Allusion</p>

Allusion

Referencing something according to a text

<p>Referencing something according to a text</p>
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<p>Anachronism</p>

Anachronism

Something that is out of time in history

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<p>Archetype</p>

Archetype

A stereotypical character

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<p>Connotation</p>

Connotation

Emotional association

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<p>Denotation</p>

Denotation

Literal meaning of the word

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<p>Diction</p>

Diction

Word Choice

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<p>Ethos</p>

Ethos

Persuading an audience according to credibility

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<p>Fallacy</p>

Fallacy

A mistaken belief based on an incorrect argument

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<p>Foil</p>

Foil

A character that is there to contrast/emphasize another character

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<p>Foreshadowing</p>

Foreshadowing

A warning or indication of a future event

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<p>Genre</p>

Genre

categories of literature or movies based on similar characteristics

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<p>Hyperbole</p>

Hyperbole

An exaggerated statement

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<p>Inference</p>

Inference

Educated guess

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<p>Irony</p>

Irony

Something that signifies the opposite, usually for humor

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<p>Juxtaposition</p>

Juxtaposition

Contrasting 2 things side by side

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<p>Logos</p>

Logos

The appeal to logic and reason

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<p>Metaphor</p>

Metaphor

Comparing something not using “like” or “as”

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<p>Onomatopoeia</p>

Onomatopoeia

Naming a thing or action

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<p>Oxymoron</p>

Oxymoron

A figure of speech where two things contradict each other

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<p>Paradox</p>

Paradox

A contradictory statement

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<p>Pathos</p>

Pathos

To persuade and audience using emotion

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<p>Personification</p>

Personification

Giving human characteristics to something nonhuman

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<p>Satire</p>

Satire

Use of humor or irony to expose or criticize something or someone

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<p>Simile</p>

Simile

Comparing something using like or as

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<p>Symbolism</p>

Symbolism

Using symbols to represent ideas or qualities

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<p>Syntax</p>

Syntax

The arrangement of words to create well-formed sentences

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<p>Theme</p>

Theme

The topic/message of a piece of literature

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<p>Tone</p>

Tone

The general character or attitude of a place. A piece of writing, or someones voice

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<p>Tragedy</p>

Tragedy

An event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress.

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