Vocab 1
A direct comparison using the words 'like' or 'as'
Simile
The main character of the story
Protagonist
It's raining cats and dogs outside
Hyperbole
Harry Potter is the main character who goes on an adventure to find himself as a wizard. Harry is the...
Protagonist
What state is Ms. Gehring from
Ohio
Exaggeration for emphasis or effect
Hyperbole
Brief and to the point
Concise
A dove is used to represent peace. The dove is an example of...
Symbolism
The message of Romeo and Juliet is that love can be both beautiful and destructive
Theme
How old is Ms. Gehring
22
The main idea or the message of the story
Theme
Appeals to emotion
Pathos
The word 'cool' may be used to describe a temperature of something, or to describe a person. It all depends on the...
Context
The news article came from a trusted newspaper and included expert quotes
Credible
What is the biggest planet in the solar system
Jupiter
A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning
Inference
The opposing viewpoint
Counterargument
Instead of writing three paragraphs, she made her point in two sentances
Concise
Dark clouds gathered in the morning and later that day a terrible storm hit
Foreshadowing
What year/time period was the original Captain America set in?
During World War II, or between the years of 1943-1945
The implied or emotional meaning of a word
Connotation
Thesis
The word 'home' makes you feel comfortable while the word house just makes it feel like a place
Connotation
Scientists look closely at data to come to conclusions based on research and experiments they have conducted
Analyze
In what ocean is the Bermuda triangle located in
Atlantic