List 5 - Alex Flashcards
(12 cards)
DEFINITION: thesis statement appears near the beginning of a paper, and it offers a concise solution to the issue being addressed. It states the claim of the argument presented in a paper. A thesis statement is usually one sentence, though it may occur as more than one.
Thesis Statement
DEFINITION: make (something) by synthesis, esp. chemically.
Synthesize
DEFINITION: a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
Allegory
DEFINITION: detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation.
Analysis
DEFINITION: a short account of a particular incident or event
Anecdote
DEFINITION: An antagonist is a character, group of characters, or institution that represents the opposition against which the protagonist or protagonists must contend.
Antagonist
DEFINITION: make a serious or urgent request, typically to the public.
Appeals
DEFINITION: an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
Cannotation
DEFINITION: is capable of being believed or believable in a certain context
Context Credibility
DEFINITION: the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Denotation
DEFINITION: conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie.
Dialogue
DEFINITION: a long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the history of a nation.
Epic
