Vocabulary
Literature
Theatre
ELA B.E.S.T Standards
Writing
100

This word means to bring about or to conjure

What is "evoke"

100

This particular poem usually consist of three quatrains and concluding couplet. The rhyme scheme is ABAB CDCD EFEF GG, and it's typically written in iambic pentameter. 

What is "Shakespearean Sonnet"

100

an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play.

What is "soliloquy"

100

Track the development of an argument, analyzing the types of reasoning used and their effectiveness.

What is "ELA 7.R.2.4"

100

This statement usually follows the opposing claim by providing the reader with extensive explanation of the intended claim

What is the "rebuttal"

200

It is usually found in literary text in which it draws reference to work or concept

What is "allusion"

200

In Shakespearean literature, William usually mentions the word "globe" which refers to what two things

What is the "Globe Theatre" and the "head"

200

the point in a play, novel, etc., in which a principal character recognizes or discovers another character's true identity or the true nature of their own circumstances.

What is an "anagnorisis"

200

Analyze how figurative language contributes to tone and meaning and explain examples of allusions in text(s).

What is "ELA 7.R.3.1"

200

This statement usually bridges the "hook" with the thesis statement by providing background knowledge

What is the "general statement"

300

a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

What is "allegory"

300

In this poem, the poet uses the quote "Mother of Exiles" as representation of American functionality

What is the "New Colossus"

300

a remark or passage in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience but unheard by the other characters in the play.

What is "aside"

300

 Compare two or more central ideas and their development throughout a text.

What is "ELA 7.R.2.2"

300

It is the point of the essay where the writer acknowledges what others may argue against them

What is the "counterclaim"

400

an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

What is "connotation"

400

In this story, a boy realizes that he must be grateful for what he has rather than focus on fitting in with his peers

What is "The Jacket"

400

a speech delivered by a single character, often expressing their thoughts aloud or addressing other characters or the audience

What is "monologue"

400

 Analyze two or more themes and their development throughout a literary text.

What is "ELA 8.R.1.2"

400

"Because it is raining, we stayed in inside" is an example of what type of sentence

What is "complex sentence"

500

a character who contrasts another character, typically the protagonist, to highlight specific traits or qualities

What is "foil"

500

The theme of this story revolves around excessive dependence on modern technology. It is set in a dystopian society

What is the "Veldt"

500

The action to invent or make something, such as a speech or a device, at the time when it is needed without already having planned it 

What is "improvisation"

500

Analyze structure, sound, imagery, and figurative language in poetry

What is "ELA 8.R.1.4"

500

"She was searching for her jewelry box while her brother was searching for his comic books" is an example of what type of sentence

What is "simple sentence"

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