Vocab Part 1 (Hero's Journey/ Definition Essay)

Question 1

Genre

Answer 1

a category of literature that is defined by it’s style, form and content.

Question 2

Theme

Answer 2

the main idea or underlying meaning a writer explores in literary work

Question 3

Figurative Language

Answer 3

a type of communication that does not use a word’s strict or realistic meaning

Question 4

Hero’s Journey

Answer 4

a story structure where the hero goes on an adventure to achieve a goal.

Question 5

Archetype

Answer 5

A character, symbol, idea, or pattern that appears in stories across cultures.

Question 6

Plot

Answer 6

the sequence of events that make up a story

Question 7

Characterization

Answer 7

the act of creating and describing characters in literature

Question 8

Negation Strategy

Answer 8

explains how something is by showing what it is not

Question 9

Example Strategy

Answer 9

uses specific examples to help the reader understand your definition

Question 10

Function Strategy

Answer 10

demonstrates how a concept works in the real world

Question 11

Protagonist

Answer 11

the main character

Question 12

Antagonist

Answer 12

opposes the protagonist

Question 13

Point of view
1st person
2nd person
3rd person
4th person

Answer 13

1. uses “I” and “we”
2. uses “you”
3. uses “she” “he” “they” it””
4. a collective prospective

Question 14

Archetype (again)

Answer 14

Symbol, idea, or [pattern that is in stories across cultures.

Question 15

Diction

Answer 15

a writers unique style of expression, especially in a characters dialogue.

Question 16

Dialect

Answer 16

a form of language in which the author writes their dialogue.

Question 17

Foreshadow

Answer 17

a plot of element that hints at something to come later in the story

Question 18

Paradox

Answer 18

a statement, idea or pair of statements that seem contradicting at first.

Question 19

Hyperbole

Answer 19

an extreme exaggeration

Question 20

Flashback

Answer 20

a scene that interrupts the current plot to show what happened earlier in the story.

Question 21

felicity

Answer 21

intense happiness

Question 22

Cognizant

Answer 22

to be aware of or informed about something

Question 23

wane

Answer 23

to decrease in size, extent or degree.

Question 24

Jettison

Answer 24

throw or drop something from an aircraft or ship

Question 25

Abate

Answer 25

Something hostile, threatening or negative becoming less intense or widespread.

Question 26

Fastidious

Answer 26

giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness

Question 27

Nascent

Answer 27

just coming into existence, showing signs of potential

Question 28

Caustic

Answer 28

able to burn organic tissue by chemical action

Question 29

Distend

Answer 29

swell or cause to swell by pressure from the inside.

Question 30

Banal

Answer 30

so lacking in originality that it becomes obvious or boring.

Question 31

Veneer

Answer 31

cover something with decorative fine wood.

Question 32

Supercilious

Answer 32

behaving or looking as though one thinks is superior to others.

Question 33

Undulate

Answer 33

move or go with a smooth up-and-down motion

Question 34

Duress

Answer 34

threats to someone to do something against their will or better judgement

Question 35

Emcee

Answer 35

a master of ceremonies

Question 36

Profllic

Answer 36

produce a large number of works

Question 37

Adept

Answer 37

very skilled or proficient at something

Question 38

Effigy

Answer 38

a human-made like doll to represent someone

Question 39

Reverent

Answer 39

feeling or showing deep solemn respect

Question 40

Insolvent

Answer 40

unable to pay debts owned