Unit terms
Paradox
a statement or situation that appears contradictory or seems to go against common sense, but upon closer examination, reveals a hidden truth or logic. It's like a puzzle or a riddle where things may seem the opposite of what they should be, challenging our usual understanding and provoking deeper thought.
Topic sentence
A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea or point of a paragraph.
Counterargument
An opposing argument or viewpoint that is anticipated and addressed in the essay.
Protagonist
The main character in a story, often the one with whom the audience sympathizes.
Where is this quote from?
"You always was committed; A poor single mother on welfare, tell me how you did it"
What does it mean?
By Tupac title called "Dear Mama"
Even when things were hard mama tried and did her best for her son
Oxymoron
a figure of speech in which two contradictory or opposite words or ideas are combined to create a paradoxical effect. Examples include phrases like "jumbo shrimp," "deafening silence," or "bitter sweet,"
Evidence
What you use to support your writing
Rhetorical Question
A question posed for effect rather than to elicit an answer
Symbolism
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Where is this from
" I wish I could take the pain away: If you can make it through the night there's a brighter day"
What does this mean?
By Tupac from "Dear Mama"
Keep going no matter what
Assonance
This is a literary device involving the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words, creating a harmonious and musical effect.
Analysis
The process of breaking down a complex subject or substance into smaller, simpler parts to gain a better understanding of it
Anecdote
A short and personal story used to illustrate a point.
Flashback
A scene that interrupts the chronological order to depict events that happened earlier.
Where is this from:
"And sometimes goin' in the dark, Where there ain't been no light. So boy, don't you turn back"
What does this mean?
Mother and Son
This means never to give up and to keep going.
Onomatopeia
Is a literary device in which a word imitates the natural sound it represents. In other words, it's the use of words that phonetically imitate or resemble the sound they describe.
Hook
How you engage the reader
Rebuttal
A response to a counterargument, explaining why it is invalid or less important.
Antagonist
The character or force in conflict with the protagonist.
List 3 facts about Langston Huges.
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Pathos
It refers to the emotional appeal used to engage the audience's feelings, evoking empathy, sympathy, sorrow, or any other emotional response
Synthesize
the act of combining different elements, ideas, or information to create a new and cohesive whole.
Claim Statement
A clear and debatable statement that presents the writer's main argument.
Plot
The sequence of events in a story, including the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
List 3 facts about Tupac Shakur
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