Literacy Vocab
ALLITERATION
Alliteration is the repetition of an initial consonant sound.
Rite
A ceremony or event that leads to a new phase of life
Even though _____, in order to ____ one must ____.
Ex - Even though life is hard, in order to achieve greatness one must preserve through hardships.
“School uniforms should be required.”
claim
“Silly snakes slither slowly.”
Alliteration
ALLUSION
A brief, indirect reference to a well-known person, place, thing, idea, or event that the author expects the reader to recognize
Right
An abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
In order to ____ one must ____.
Ex - In order to achieve greatness one must persevere through hardships.
“Uniforms help students focus.”
Reason
“She is as fast as a cheetah.”
Simile
HYPERBOLE
Hyperbole is an extravagant statement or the use of exaggerated terms
Privilege
A benefit given to some people but not others.
Although ____, one should ____.
Ex- Although life is full of hardships, one should persevere.
“Many schools report fewer distractions with uniforms.”
Evidence
“Time is a thief.”
Metaphor
METAPHOR
Metaphor is a direct comparison between two unlike things that have something important in common.
Audience
Who the speaker intends to hear their speech
___ is more important than ____.
Ex - It is more important to value family relationships than selfish desires.
“Some students want more freedom to dress how they like.”
Counterargument
“The wind whispered.”
Personification
ONOMATOPOEIA
Onomatopoeia is the formation or use of words that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.
Beliefs
Beliefs are what we understand to be true based on experience.
While ____, one should ____.
Ex- While honoring family is important, one should always put their needs first.
“Students can still express themselves in other ways.”
Rebuttal
Onomatopoeia
“Buzz!”