Non-Fiction Terms Flashcards
(18 cards)
Analogy
A comparison of something unfamiliar with something that is better known.
Allusion
A reference to another literary article or musical work.
Anecdote
A brief story told to make a point or to entertain.
assertions
A claim, statement, or declaration that a writer supports with evidence or detail.
Authors Purpose
His or her reason for writing. They write with one or more purpose in mind.
Bias
A mental leaning, inclination, or prejudice.
Denotation
Dictionary definition of a word.
Connotation
The surrounding emotional feelings associated with it.
ex: good sounding insult (laquaeshes - talkative)
Deductive Reasoning
a pattern of thought that proceeds from the knowing to the unknowing, from the general to the specific, or from a premise to a logical conclusion.
Inductive Reasoning
A pattern of thought that proceeds from small, specific detail or reason to a broader more general conclusion.
Irony
a humorous or sarcastic way of saying the exact opposite of what is really meant.
Jargon
The specialized or technical vocabulary of a particular group.
Lead
is the opening paragraph of a new story and contains essential info. Tells who, what, where, when, why, and how.
Supporting Details
used to give evidence to describe a process or create an impression.
Satire
A literary device used to ridicule or make fun of human vices or weaknesses.
Main Idea
Central idea in a piece of writing, what the author wants you to remember the most.
Understatement
A technique in which writers intentionally say less than is complete or true.
Rhetorical Questions
Asked for the effect & to make a statement; no answer is expected.
