vocab1
vocab2
vocab3
vocab4
100

the. information about the period, the place, and the events that. created, influenced, or formed the backdrop to the historic. resources

HISTORICAL CONTEXT 

100

a literary device by which the audience's or reader's understanding of events or individuals in a work surpasses that of its characters.

dramatic irony

100

when what is said is the opposite of the literal meaning

verbal irony

100

to express their thoughts in a clear and calm way, so that other people can understand what they are saying.

coherence

200

 an argument that may sound convincing or true but is actually flawed.

logical fallacy

200

 a character who is presented as a contrast to a second character so as to point to or show to advantage some aspect of the second character.

foil

200

 the process of communicating one's thoughts, emotions, and ideas through various creative mediums.

artistic expression

200

elements of writing that cause words, phrases, and sentences to come together and present a clear,

cohesion

300

the circumstances surrounding an act of reading and/or composition.

rhetorical context 

300

 recurring images, quotes, or concepts that take on a figurative or symbolic meaning throughout the story.

motif

300

in a way that is enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose:

adequately

300

impossible or almost impossible to read because of being very untidy or not clear

illegible

400

is the act of using rhetorical means to provide commentary on social, cultural, political, or economic issues in a society.

social commentary

400

 when the outcome of a situation is different from or contrary to the expected outcome.

situational irony

400

to expect look forward to be sure of to anticipate a favorable decision.

anticipate

500

 includes components of speech delivery that relate to your voice.

vocal delivery

500

 the unspoken or less obvious meaning or message in a literary composition, drama, speech, or conversation.

subtext

500

to follow a something based off the instructions exactly how said.

formulaic

M
e
n
u