Unit Content Vocab
Literary element that allows writers to convey complex or abstract messages, themes, or emotions. Usually an object, idea, etc.
Symbol/Symbolism
Schools also known as juvenile detention centers or youth correctional facilities.
Reform Schools
used to link to independent clauses
semi colon ;
Come together again
Reconvene
This streaming service will send a message of "are you still watching?" in the most judgmental way.
Netflix
unexplained reference to someone or something outside of the text. Sometimes a famous person, a historical event, etc.
Allusion
period of legalized racial segregation and discrimination in the United States.
Jim Crow Era
words that join two independent clauses, showing the relationship between them. IE: however, therefore, meanwhile, nevertheless, moreover.
Conjunctive Adverb
feeling of disappointment, resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one thought it to be.
Disillusionment
This woman is known as the Queen of Pop and was once in an all girl act in the 90's and early 2000's
Placing two contrasting or incongruous elements side by side, often to highlight their differences.
Juxtaposition
Extremely high rate of imprisonment in the United States, particularly for nonviolent offenses and among certain racial and ethnic groups.
Mass Incarceration
These are the fonts you may use when using MLA format
Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri
process of wealthy or middle-class individuals moving into or revitalizing lower-income neighborhoods, often leading to rising costs
Gentrification
This historical invention allowed people to read more easily
The printing press
organizing a text in a way that does not follow chronological or sequential path from beginning to end.
Nonlinear Structure
1954 Supreme Court Case that overturned the "separate but equal" legal doctrine
Brown v. Board of Education
this is how you should cite authors in your sentence citation when citing evidence in your writing. (describe it to me)
(Author pg).
Concrete and observable
tangible
This is the author of the book "Grit" and runs the research institute at UPENN
Angela Duckworth
Dynamic character that typically changes or evolves. Usually has multiple motivations.
Complex Character
genre of literature that blends real historical events with fictional elements
Historical Fiction
the period at the end of the sentence goes ____________ the citation. (before or after, pick one)
AFTER
The state of understanding something. To become "woke"
Enlightened/Enlightenment
The years Ms. Matos has been working at KCP
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