Unit 4 Formative 1B (2021-22)

inference

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

irony

A contrast between expectation and reality

defiance

A daring or bold resistance to authority or to any opposing force.

mechanism

An assembly of moving parts completing a complete functional motion.

plot

Sequence of events in a story

Exposition

The introductory material which gives the setting, creates the tone, presents the characters, and presents other facts necessary to understanding the story.

scowl

a facial expression of dislike or displeasure

tunic

covering or coat

apprehensive

fearful or anxious, especially about the future

influence

having an effect or impact on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of another or others

concealed

hidden

consistency

how thick or thin a fluid is

conveniently

in a way that is easy to use or get to

whirred

make a low, continuous, regular sound

vaguely

not clearly expressed

perspective

one way of looking at things

sheltered

protected from danger

abruptness

sudden or unexpected

theme

the lesson, message, or moral of a literary text. It is developed through the plot of the story and the actions of the main characters.

conflict

the problem in the story

author's purpose

the reason an author decides to write about a specific topic

contribute

to add to

development

to elaborate or expand upon

illustrate

to make clear by examples or pictures

reluctantly

unwillingly; hesitantly

continuously

without stopping