Terms to Grow

A statement that is open to challenge

and requires support. The authors
main point.

LeBron James is the greatest
basketball player alive.




Specific facts or examples
used to support a claim in a
piece of writing.

One reason why I believe
LeBron is the greatest
basketball player of all time is
because he has won two NBA
championships.
A statement that challenges an
authors claim by providing a new
idea.

I disagree that LBJ is the greatest
basketball player alive; however,
I believe Michael Jordan is the
greatest basketball player ever.
A fact or statement that is
believed to be true, even if
there is no evidence.

UFOs are real.
.

.
Shorten, abridge

Wiz just released an
abbreviated version of his
latest track on Hot New Hip
Hop.

.
Misfortune, hardship

Recently, Queen Bey and
Jay-Zs relationship has
been experiencing adversity.

.
work of literature that tells
one story on the surface
while referring to another
sub textually

Avatar allegorizes Native
Americans hardships during
the Trial of Tears.


.
the process by which the
writer reveals the personality
of a character

Indirect Characterization:
Audience discovers
Direct Characterization:
Tells audience

.
How the author feels or the
authors attitude towards
what he/she is writing.

Usually described by
adjectives: angry, intense,
excited.


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How a text makes the
audience feel. What do you
feel after reading the piece?

Amused, surprised, serious
(Clue: If you are feeling
bored that is probably NOT
the mood.)

.
high praise

The TV show, Breaking Bad,
received much adulation at
the recent Emmy Awards.

.
pertaining to beauty

Nikki Minaj is known for
her unique aesthetic
value that is always odd,
but appealing.

.
The literal meaning
dictionary definition of a
word.

A dove is a white, stout-
bodied, short-necked
bird.

.
Suggestion, implication,
or feelings associated
with a word.

The connotation of a
dove is peace or
gentleness.


.

Word Choice to create tone.

1. Mary felt sad because Tom
was drunk.
2. Mary felt miserable because
Tom was inebriated.

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A topic of discussion in a
piece of writing; repeated
idea.

Holes: Growing up,
Punishment
The Crucible: Revenge,
Passion
The Hunger Games: Survival,
Appearances, Inequality




.
Agreeable; friendly

Taylor Swift is amicable
with fans. She always
tweets about fabulous
her fans are and even
invites them to meet her
after concerts!

.
Out-of-date

Although, Tupac has
been dead for several
years his music will never
be considered
anachronistic.