Identify the Word
feeling isolated and rejected
alienated
chaotic
in a state of confusion and disorder
an essential idea that the writer is communicating to the reader in a nonfiction text
central idea
a narrative, written from the perspective of the author, about an important part of their life
memoir
simile
the comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as" to indicate what is being compared in order to provide the reader with a deeper understanding of one of those things
Not feeling or showing any concern about the problems or suffering of other people
callous
contribution
something that is given or supplied
a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author
citation
the emotional "atmosphere" of a work of art, which often evokes strong feelings in the reader/viewer.
mood
structure
the way that a text is organized
the material, form, or mode of expression used to create a work of art
medium
defiant
proudly refusing to obey; not willing to accept disapproval
moment of greatest intensity or emotional tension as a narrative's conflict is reached, usually marks a turning point in the plot
climax
to restate an author's words in one's own words
paraphrase
symbol
a character, setting, object, or event that represents a larger, more complex concept or idea
a young person with exceptional skill or ability
prodigy
hone
refine or perfect something over a period of time
in the context of reading, to illustrate means to show examples that demonstrate an idea/person/event, so that the reader can better understand what they are trying to communicate
illustrate
a separate, introductory section of a text that generally provides context and details that are important to understanding the rest of the text
prologue
trailblazer
a pioneer; someone who is the first to do something significant
very respected and admired
prestigious
legacy
something handed down from the past by an ancestor or predecessor
an educated guess based on details in the story and prior knowledge to make meaning
inference
a direct mention of something/someone from literature, history, or culture
reference
turbulent
disordered; characterized by conflict