argument vocab
literary vocab
theme statements
examples
examples
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what's the definition of a rite 

A ceremony or event that leads to a new phase of life

100

Alliteration

Alliteration is the repetition of an initial consonant sound.

100

Even though life is hard, in order to achieve greatness one must preserve through hardships.

yes

100

A special ceremony or tradition people take part in.

rite 

100

Repeating the same beginning sound in nearby words.

ALLITERATION

200

whats the definition of privilege

A benefit given to some people but not others.

200

ALLUSION

A brief, indirect reference to a well-known person, place, thing, idea, or event that the author expects the reader to recognize

200

Even though life is hard, in order to achieve greatness one must preserve through hardships.

yes 

200

Having advantages that other people may not have.

privilege

200

A reference to a famous person, place, story, or event.

ALLUSION

300

whats the definition of a right 

An abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

300

HYPERBOLE

Hyperbole is an extravagant statement or the use of exaggerated terms

300
  1. “True freedom only comes when people learn to let go of the past.”

not 

300

A freedom or protection that people should have.

right 

300

An extreme exaggeration used for effect.


hyperbole

400

whats the definition of a audience 

Who the speaker intends to hear their speech

400

METAPHOR

Metaphor is a direct comparison between two unlike things that have something important in common.

400
  1. It is more important to value family relationships than selfish desires.

yes 

400

The group of people something is meant for 

audience 

400

A comparison between two unlike things without using “like” or “as.”

METAPHOR

500

whats the definition of needs 

Needs are requirements for well-being.

500

ONOMATOPOEIA

Onomatopoeia is the formation or use of words that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.

500
  1. Power gained through fear eventually destroys the person who seeks it.”

not 

500

 Important things people must have to live or stay healthy.

needs 

500

A word that imitates a sound.

Onomatopoeia