LA10 Springboard Vocab Unit 1

A set of statements, each supporting the other, that presents a position or viewpoint.

A struggle or problem in a story.

A position taken on an arguable viewpoint.

Imaginative language not meant to be taken literally, such as similes and metaphors.

Proof that an opinion is wrong or false.

Words or phrases that appeal to one or more of the senses and create a picture.

Refers to the arrangement of words and the order of grammatical elements in a sentence.

Combining ideas from different sources to create, express, or support a new idea.

The writer's central idea or main message about life.

An individual's view or outlook on a topic.

Accepting something as true.

An opposing viewpoint.

An interpretive statement articulating the central meaning of the text.

Anything that represents itself but also stands for something else on a figurative level.

A reference to a well-known person, event, or place from history, music, art, or literary work.

The way a writer or speaker uses words and tone to express ideas; their persona or personality.