May Vocab Quiz

Term 1: Alliteration
Definition 1: The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
Term 2: Antagonist
Definition 2: A person who is opposed to, struggles against, or competes with another; opponent; adversary.
Term 3: Connotation
Definition 3: The associated or secondary meaning of a word or expression in addition to its explicit or primary meaning.
Term 4: Dialogue
Definition 4: Conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie.
Term 5: Diction
Definition 5: The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
Term 6: Irony
Definition 6: The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
Term 7: Flashback
Definition 7: A scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story.
Term 8: Foreshadow
Definition 8: Be a warning or indication of (a future event).
Term 9: Hyperbole
Definition 9: Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Term 10: Imagery
Definition 10: Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.
Term 11: Juxtaposition
Definition 11: The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
Term 12: Metaphor/Simile
Definition 12: A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable; a simile is a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind (e.g., as brave as a lion).
Term 13: Personification
Definition 13: The attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form.
Term 14: Protagonist
Definition 14: The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
Term 15: Symbol
Definition 15: A thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract.
Term 16: Syntax
Definition 16: The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
Term 17: Theme
Definition 17: The subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a unifying or dominant idea or motif.
Term 18: Tone
Definition 18: The general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.
Term 19: Idealistic
Definition 19: Characterized by idealism; unrealistically aiming for perfection.
Term 20: Martyr
Definition 20: A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs.
Term 21: Omniscient
Definition 21: Knowing everything.
Term 22: Reminisce
Definition 22: Indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events.
Term 23: Nostalgic
Definition 23: Characterized by or exhibiting feelings of nostalgia.
Term 24: Redundant
Definition 24: Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.
Term 25: Superficial
Definition 25: Appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely.
Term 26: Transcend
Definition 26: Be or go beyond the range or limits of (a field of activity or conceptual sphere).
Term 27: Vacuous
Definition 27: Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.
Term 28: Admonish
Definition 28: Reprimand or warn someone gently but firmly.
Term 29: Ambiguous
Definition 29: Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.
Term 30: Subtle
Definition 30: So delicate or precise as to be difficult to describe or analyze.
Term 31: Nuance
Definition 31: A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.
Term 32: Plight
Definition 32: A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.