Vocabulary 31-40

Question 1

a narrative poem, usually about the adventures and heroic deeds of a folk hero (e.g., Homer’s Illiad)

Answer 1

epic

Question 2

the history of words; the study of the history of words

Answer 2

etymology

Question 3

statements or information that help in making a conclusion or judgment:
 logical evidence – based on earlier known or well-known information presented in a clear organized
pattern
 empirical evidence – information or facts gained by observation or experiment based on scientific analysis
 anecdotal evidence – information gained from casual observation usually presented in a narrative style

Answer 3

evidence

Question 4

an essay that describes the reasons and/or factors for a particular situation

Answer 4

explanatory essay

Question 5

a short narrative that teaches a moral or lesson; main characters are usually animals that speak and act like humans

Answer 5

fable

Question 6

a highly imaginative story characterized by fanciful or supernatural elements

Answer 6

fantasy

Question 7

the use of words to create vivid pictures and ideas in the mind of the reader; not meant to be literally true (e.g.,
similes, metaphors, idioms, personification)

Answer 7

figurative language

Question 8

an account of a conversation, episode, or event that happened before the beginning of a story, told for the purpose
of clarifying something in the present; often interrupts the chronological flow of the story

Answer 8

flashback

Question 9

read with ease, expression, and automaticity to support comprehension

Answer 9

fluency

Question 10

the numbered notes or comments at the bottom or side of a page that comments on a designated part of the text

Answer 10

footnotes