Argument Vocab
Definition of Rite
A ceremony or event that leads to a new phase of life
Definition of Imagery
Imagery is language that is vividly descriptive and stimulates the five senses.
Can I play games past 10:00 on a school night?
Privilege
Yellow diamonds in the light
Now we're standing side by side
As your shadow crosses mine
What it takes to come alive
Alliteration
Even though _____, in order to ____ one must ____.
Even though life is hard, in order to achieve greatness one must preserve through hardships.
Definition of Right
An abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature.
Definition of Personification
Personification occurs when inanimate objects are endowed with human qualities or abilities.
Mom I want a bird.
A Rite
Sing-song when I'm walking home
Jump up to the top, LeBron
Allusion
In order to ____ one must ____.
In order to achieve greatness one must persevere through hardships.
Definition of Privilege
A benefit given to some people but not others.
Definition of Oxymoron
Oxymoron occurs when opposite or contradictory terms appear together.
It is very bad to go down that hallway at night.
Fears
Do you ever feel
Like a plastic bag
Drifting through the wind,
Imagery
Although ____, one should ____.
Although life is full of hardships, one should persevere.
Definition of Audience
Who the speaker intends to hear their speech.
Definition of Metaphor
Metaphor is a direct comparison between two unlike things that have something important in common.
I have set of things that I devoted my life to.
I've been watchin' you for some time
Can't stop starin' at those ocean eyes
Burning cities and napalm skies
Fifteen flares inside those ocean eyes
Metaphor
___ is more important than ____.
It is more important to value family relationships than selfish desires.
Definition of Values
Values are held in high regard. Things, people, or actions that someone considers a priority.
Definition of Allusion
A brief, indirect reference to a well-known person, place, thing, idea, or event that the author expects the reader to recognize
Can I have this for my cough.
A Need
I’d catch a grenade for ya
Throw my hand on the blade for ya
I’d jump in front of a train for ya
You know I’d do anything for ya
Hyperbole
While ____, one should ____.
While honoring family is important, one should always put their needs first.