FSA Vocabulary #2
The person who tells the story
Narrator
Relating to the brain; smart; intellectual
LINK: CerealCerebral
Words that share the same sound by have different meanings
Homonym
An extremely large number
LINK: MIRROR ADD
Myriad
Two, too, and to are examples of this
Homonyms
The main character of the story
Protagonist
To remove or delete
LINK: SPONGE
Descriptive language that appeals to one of more of the five senses
Imagery
To mourn; to express sorrow
LINK: CEMENT
Lament
"Boom," "Pow," and "Hiss" are examples of this
Onomatopoeia
The character who struggles with the main character of the story
Antagonist
Skillful; very good at something
PRO FISHERMAN
Proficient
The use of a word that imitates the sound of what it describes
Onomatopoeia
An award or honor
LINK: LEMONADE
Accolade
Ben Carson is an example of this
Narrator
Infer
Harsh sounds or noise
COUGH
Cacophony
A figure of speech that uses extreme exaggeration to express strong emotion, to make a point, or to evoke humor
Hyperbole
To remove or delete
LINK: CAT'S TAIL
Curtail
In the book, Gifted Hands, Ben Carson makes a reference to God and the Bible. What is this an example of?
Allusion
A reference in literature to a well-known character, place, or situation from history, music, art, another work of literature, or a current event
Allusion
Stern; simple; plain
LINK: STEER
Austere
The different types or categories of literature
Literary form or Genre
To help; to make easier
LINK: CELL MATEFacilitate
Short stories, fiction, non-fiction, drama, poetry are examples of ...
Literary Form or Genre