Academic Vocab
to fix conclusively or authoritatively
What is determine?
a universal idea, lesson, or message explored throughout a work of literature
What is a theme?
to drive forward by means of a force that imparts a motion
What is propel?
to provide the needed stimulus for an action
What is provoke?
to give human qualities to something inanimate
expressing facts without distortion by personal feelings or prejudices
What is being objective?
the main point or message the author wishes to convey to the reader
What is the central idea?
to mark as separate or different
What is distinguish?
a comparison using the words "like", "as", or, sometimes, "than"
having significant bearing on the matter at hand
What is relevant?
covering the main points of a work succinctly
What is a summary?
the style or manner of expression in speaking or writing (the author's attitude)
What is tone?
an implied or indirect reference in literature
What is an allusion?
a direct comparison not using the words "like", "as", or, sometimes, "than"
the act or result of explaining
What is interpretation?
the meaning suggested by a word or thing (the emotional response to a word)
What is connotative meaning?
a comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on a particular aspect
the parts of a discourse that surrounds a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
What is context?
leaving no question as to meaning or intent
What is explicit?
a conclusion or opinion that is formed because of known facts or evidence
What is technique?
the expression or state of mind or emotion in a work of literature
What is mood?
free from error especially as a result of care
What is accurate (accuracy)?