academic vocab

Question 1

cite

Answer 1

to mention in support, proof, or confirmation

Question 2

dialogue

Answer 2

conversation between two or more persons.

Question 3

mood

Answer 3

a prevailing emotional tone or general attitude

Question 4

paraphrase

Answer 4

a restatement of a text or passage giving the meaning in another form, as for clearness

Question 5

theme

Answer 5

a subject of discourse, discussion, meditation, or composition; topic:

Question 6

central idea

Answer 6

The central idea is the central, unifying element of the story

Question 7

judgement

Answer 7

the ability to judge, make a decision, or form an opinion objectively, authoritatively, and wisely, especially in matters affecting action; good sense; discretion:

Question 8

claim

Answer 8

to demand by or as by virtue of a right; demand as a right or as due:

Question 9

convey

Answer 9

to lead or conduct, as a channel or medium; transmit.

Question 10

pronoun

Answer 10

ny member of a small class of words found in many languages that are used as replacements or substitutes

Question 11

connotation

Answer 11

something suggested or implied by a word or thing, rather than being explicitly named or described:

Question 12

Denotaion

Answer 12

the explicit or direct meaning or set of meanings of a word or expression

Question 13

precise

Answer 13

definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed:

Question 14

verb

Answer 14

any member of a class of words that function as the main elements of predicates,

Question 15

adverb

Answer 15

any member of a class of words that function as modifiers of verbs or clauses

Question 16

significant

Answer 16

having or expressing a meaning; indicative; suggestive: