English II Unit 2 vocabulary part B
Theme -
the central or universal idea of a piece of fiction or the main idea of a nonfiction essay
Simile -
a comparison of two things that are essentially different, usually using the word like or as
Drawing conclusions -
a form of inference in which the reader gathers information, considers the general thoughts or ideas that emerge from the information, and comes to ta decision
Inference -
a logical guess made by connecting bits of information
Literary device -.
a specific convention or structure - such as imagery, irony, or foreshadowing that is employed by the author to produce a given effect
Allegory -
a story that has both a literal meaning and symbolic meaning.
Generalization -
a straight forward statement about a group/class of persons, places, things, events supported by information
Metaphor -
a subtle comparison in which the author describes a person or thing using words that are not to be taken literally
Stylistic device -
a technique used by an author to express meaning, ideas, or feelings in a written work.
Interpretative response -
an analysis of a piece of literature in which the writer takes apart what was written by another author and explains it.
Hyperbole -
an intentional and extreme exaggeration for emphasis or effect
Embedded quotation -
direct quotations incorporated smoothly into the text of a composition
Personification -
figurative language in which nonhuman things or abstractions are represented as having human qualities.
Figurative language -
language no intended to be taken literally but layered with meaning through the use of imagery, metaphors, and other literary devices
purpose
the intended goal of a piece of writing; the reason a person writes
audience
the intended target group for a message, regardless of the medium
Inductive reasoning -
the process of determining general principles by logic or observation from specific data
Deductive reasoning -
the process of logical reasoning from general principles to specific instances based on the assumed truth of the principle
Aesthetic effect -
the use of language as an artistic medium to create imagery that evokes sensory perception
Sensory language -
words an author uses to help the reader experience the sense elements
