Unit 1
A society with many different groups and beliefs is a _______ society.
Pluralistic
This statement is an example of what kind of characterization?
Direct
"Tall people play basketball." This statement is an example of a ________.
Stereotype
What does the word ABDUCT mean?
to kidnap, take by force
The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words that are close together.
Alliteration
Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks
Audacious
Settle or find a solution
Resolve
This person wrote the Gettysburg Address.
Abraham Lincoln
What does the word BANE mean?
"Advanced physics is the bane of my academic life!"
a burden
The use of a word that sounds like the noise it describes.
Onomatopoeia
Who would be a counterpart to a teacher?
Student
The acronym S.T.E.A.L. is related to what type of characterization?
Indirect
Agreeing with an opposing claim; conceding
What does the word CONVENE mean?
"James convened his entire extended family for a discussion."
to call together
An indirect reference to a person place, thing, or idea within a text.
Allusion
Someone who easily believes something that may or may not may not be true would be considered....
Naive
Justyce's project of writing letters to Dr. MLK is an example of what literary device?
Apostrophe
A character who is used as a contrast to another character to set off or intensify the qualities of that character.
Ex. Joker to Batman or Malfoy to Harry
Foil
What does the word DISDAIN mean?
to scorn, hold in low esteem (dislike)
The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of their literal meaning; often for humorous or dramatic effect.
Irony
Having or denoting a jagged edge; sawlike
Serrated
The acronym S.T.E.A.L. stands for:
What the character SAYS
What the character THINKS
The EFFECT the character has on others
How the character ACTS
What the character LOOKS like
The repetition gf grammatical elements in a piece of writing to create a balanced effect.
Parallelism
What does BEQUEATH mean?
To pass on, give
The use of a person, place, or thing to represent an idea or quality beyond its literal meaning.
Symbolism