English 4 Vocab Test

Definition = the act of adding notes to a text

Definition = a typical or classic example of something

Definition = describes the right of individuals to make their own decisions about their lives

Definition = supports claims with detailed information in writing

Definition = presenting things that are absurdly out of place

Definition = refers to principles distinguishing right from wrong

Definition = a statement that appears self-contradictory but contains a truth

Definition = a brief story about an interesting incident

Definition = a person who advocates for a particular cause or viewpoint

Definition = describes a situation where the audience knows something crucial that the characters don't

Definition = writing that criticizes human nature or institutions through humor

Definition = describes the laws created by governing bodies

Definition = the act of proving something to be right or reasonable

Definition = giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; often used to describe mood

Definition = when something is made to seem more significant than it really is

Definition = opposite of exaggeration; a statement that expresses a fact too weakly or less emphatically than it should

Definition = a deep, persistent sadness or gloom; reflects Hamlet's emotional state throughout the play

Definition = words the sound the same but have different meanings

Definition = the expression or holding of opinions that differ from the commonly accepted views

Definition = a serious dramatic work where the protagonist faces downfall

Definition = restatement of text in different words to clarify meaning

Definition = impossible to stop or prevent; relentless and unyielding

Definition = lack of good sense or understanding; often depicted in characters' actions that lead to tragic consequences

Definition = combining different elements to form a coherent whole

Definition = an opinion formed with incomplete information

Definition = term describing the grammatical feature indicating attitude in verb forms

Definition = In poetry, what is the term for a pause that divides a line with each half having two stresses

Definition = the act of widely distributing information

Definition = literary device that uses metaphorical compound words to replace simple nouns

Definition = type of sentence that smoothly connects one paragraph to the next

Definition = the act of taking power illegally or by force

Definition = to go beyond the limits or boundaries of something; to rise above or surpass

Definition = a deliberate imitation of another work's style, often for comic effect

Definition = making a reasonable conclusion based on available facts

Definition = a structured discussion where opposing viewpoints are presented

Definition = describes the analysis of similarities and differences between things

Definition = describes a preference or prejudice toward something

Definition = term describing the act of asking for information

Definition = a writer/speaker says one thing and means another

Definition = combines a works cited list with explanatory paragraphs about each source

Definition = of such excellence or beauty that it inspires great admiration or awe; lofty or grand in nature

Definition = the presentation of events in an order opposite to what is expected

Definition = a type of sentence that explains how information supports a paper's thesis

Definition = the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; essential in understanding plays' complexities

Definition = words that help create flow by linking ideas in writing