Vocabulary List One

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Across
  1. 2. A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises); a common or middle term is present in the two premises but not in the conclusion. Example: "All men are mortal. Socrates is a man. Therefore, Socrates is mortal."
  2. 3. Relating to or associated with a particular person. Example: "He made an ad hominem attack against his opponent's character."
  3. 5. The distinctive style or manner of expression of a writer or speaker. Example: Mark Twain's voice in his writing is characterized by humor, colloquial language, and social commentary.
  4. 7. A statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved. Example: In an essay, the thesis statement presents the main argument or point of view that the writer will develop and support.
  5. 9. A word, phrase, or sentence that connects one topic or idea to another in writing or speaking. Example: "However," "in addition," "on the other hand" are all transitions used to signal a change in thought or topic.
  6. 10. The general character or attitude of a piece of writing, speech, etc. Example: The tone of a formal letter may be polite and professional, while the tone of a comedy may be light-hearted and humorous.
  7. 13. The presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is. Example: "It's just a flesh wound," said by a character with a missing limb in a comedy.
  8. 14. The way in which a writer expresses their ideas through word choice, sentence structure, and tone. Example: Ernest Hemingway's writing style is characterized by its simplicity and brevity.
  9. 15. The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues. Example: "Animal Farm" by George Orwell is a satirical allegory of the Russian Revolution.
  10. 17. A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, using the words "like" or "as." Example: "As brave as a lion."
  11. 18. A figure of speech in which a word applies to two others in different senses. Example: "She broke his car and his heart."
  12. 19. A figure of speech in which a part is used to represent the whole or the whole is used to represent a part. Example: "All hands on deck" (where "hands" represents the sailors as a whole).
Down
  1. 1. A thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract. Example: The American flag is a symbol of freedom and patriotism.
  2. 2. The process of linking two clauses in a sentence so that one clause is dependent on (or subordinate to) the other. Example: "Because it was raining, I took an umbrella."
  3. 4. A question asked solely to produce an effect or to make an assertion and not to elicit a reply. Example: "Who doesn't want to be happy?"
  4. 6. A writing style in which sentences are long and intricate, with clauses and phrases that weave in and out. Example: William Faulkner's novels often feature a running style.
  5. 8. The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language. Example: In English syntax, the subject typically comes before the verb in a declarative sentence.
  6. 11. The use of irony to mock or convey contempt. Example: "Oh, fantastic! Another Monday!" said with a sarcastic tone.
  7. 12. A word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, and forming the main part of the predicate of a sentence. Example: "Run," "eat," "sleep."
  8. 16. The topic of a discussion, piece of writing, or work of art. Example: In an essay about climate change, the subject would be climate change itself.