Antonyms
Humane
Oppressive
Band-Aid
Compress
A temporary substitute or device
Makeshift
The part of an essay that answers the question "SO WHAT?"
The conclusion
The literal definition of a word
Denotation
Tangible
Elusive
Direct
Frank
Absorbent material pressed onto a part of the body to relieve inflammation.
Compress (bandage)
Active Voice
Often uses "like" or "as" to compare unlike things
Simile
Dishonest
Frank
Astonishment
Awe
The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
Topography
The author of "The Things They Carried"
Tim O'Brien
An idea that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning
Connotation
In the prime of life
Senile
Make-do
Makeshift
A shoulder belt with loops or pockets for cartridges
Bandolier
People, places, or things that can be experienced with the 5 senses
Concrete Nouns
act of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
Juxtaposition
Rare or scarce
ubiquitous
Wistful regret or reminiscence
Nostalgia
Extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque
Idyllic
Important, nice, sad, and said
Tool used by writers to hint at larger ideas and meaning in a piece of writing.
Literary Device