English EOC Mastery Progress

Idiom

A common, often used expression that doesn't make sense if you take it literally.

Simile

A comparison using "like" or "as"

Metaphor

A comparison without using like or as

Inference

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

Oxymoron

A figure of speech that combines opposite or contradictory terms in a brief phrase.

Characterization

A method an author uses to let readers know more about the characters and their personal traits.

Tone

A writer's attitude toward his or her subject matter revealed through diction, figurative language, and organization on the sentence and global levels.

Diction

A writer's or speaker's choice of words

Dialogue

Conversation between characters

central idea

The most important point the author makes

Connotation

an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

subjective

based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions

comprehension

the action or capability of understanding something

structure

the arrangement or framework of a sentence, paragraph, or entire work

shift

move or cause to move from one place to another, especially over a small distance

objective

unbiased; not subjective

figurative

using figures of speech; symbolic, not literal

Imagery

visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.

vocabulary

words used in a particular language.

author's purpose

The reason the author has for writing. ( Inform, persuade, express, & entertain)

point of view

the perspective from which a story is told

Theme

the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.