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11th Grade-SP-August

August Spelling Activities for 11th Grade

TermDefinition
analysis A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.
synthesis The combining of distinct components or ideas to form a new whole.
paradigm A typical example, a pattern, or a theoretical framework that influences how a scientific community or other group views the world.
hypothesis A tentative assumption made for the purpose of further investigation, which requires testing and evidence to be verified.
evaluate To determine or judge the significance, worth, or condition of something by careful appraisal.
critique A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary or philosophical theory.
thesis A statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.
argument A statement or series of statements for or against something; a line of reasoning used to support a particular point of view.
context The set of circumstances or facts that surround a particular event, situation, or piece of writing.
subtext An underlying and often distinct theme in a piece of writing or conversation that is not explicitly stated.
discourse Spoken or written communication, and, in a broader sense, the system of thought, knowledge, or beliefs that constructs how a group or society experiences the world.
dialectic A method of logical argumentation in which a discussion between opposing viewpoints is used to arrive at the truth.
deduction A form of reasoning that uses general premises to arrive at a specific and guaranteed conclusion.
induction A form of reasoning that uses specific observations or facts to arrive at a general conclusion.
logic The study of the principles of valid reasoning and inference.
syllogism A form of deductive reasoning where a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises.
hypothesis See above.
theory A comprehensive explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is based on repeated observation, experimentation, and facts.
axiom A statement or proposition that is regarded as true without proof, serving as a basis for further reasoning or argument.
postulate An assumption that is considered true, often in the context of an argument, but may not be unprovable or self-evident.
epistemology The branch of philosophy that examines the nature, origin, and limits of knowledge.
ontology The branch of metaphysics dealing with the nature of being.
aesthetics The branch of philosophy concerned with the nature and appreciation of art, beauty, and taste.
metaphysics The branch of philosophy that deals with the first principles of things, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, substance, cause, identity, time, and space.
narrative A story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious.
expository Intended to explain or describe something; serving to expound or set forth a theory or idea.
descriptive Serving to describe or characterized by description, often vividly.
persuasive Intended or able to persuade.
protagonist The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
antagonist A character or a group of characters which stands in opposition to the protagonist or the main character.
foil A character that contrasts with another character (usually the protagonist) to highlight particular qualities of the other character.
confidant A character in a drama or novel who is a close friend and trusted ally of the protagonist, often used to reveal inner thoughts.
catharsis The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.
anagnorisis The moment in a plot or story when a character makes a critical discovery or recognition, leading to a change in fortune.
peripeteia A sudden reversal of fortune or change in circumstances in a story or drama.
hamartia A fatal flaw or error in judgment that leads to the downfall of a tragic hero or heroine.
satire The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices.
irony A state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result.
sarcasm The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
parody An imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comedic effect.
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