English IV Academic Vocabulary

6. The literal, dictionary definition of a word.
7. A central argument or claim that guides a piece of writing.
9. A typical character, action, or situation that represents universal patterns in human nature.
12. A technique that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock.
16. The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.
17. A statement that seems contradictory but reveals a deeper truth.
18. The choice of words and phrases in speech or writing.
19. The repetition of initial consonant sounds in nearby words.
21. A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things.
24. Assigning human characteristics to non-human objects or ideas.
28. Clues or hints about what will happen later in the story.
30. A contrast between expectation and reality.
31. Combining ideas from multiple sources to create a new understanding.
32. A logical conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning.
33. Facts, quotations, or details used to support a claim or argument.
35. Open to more than one interpretation.
37. The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

1. The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.
2. A response that disproves or counters an opposing argument.
3. The continuation of a sentence or clause across a line break in a poem.
4. A comparison using "like" or "as."
5. The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.
7. The central message, idea, or moral of a literary work.
8. Placing two contrasting ideas or elements side by side to highlight differences.
10. A particular attitude or way of viewing something.
11. A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
13. Descriptive language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell).
14. The implied or suggested meaning of a word.
15. An indirect reference to a well-known person, event, text, or work of art.
20. A rhetorical appeal to logic and reason.
22. Assessing the quality or validity of a work, argument, or idea.
23. The rhythmic structure of a poem, determined by the number of syllables and the pattern of emphasis.
25. A narrative in which characters, events, and details symbolize a deeper moral or political meaning.
26. A rhetorical appeal to the audience's emotions.
27. The atmosphere or emotional feeling evoked in a reader by a text.
29. An argument opposing the main claim.
34. A rhetorical appeal based on the speaker's credibility.
36. A preference or prejudice for or against something.