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Into the Lifeboat
| Definition | Term |
|---|---|
| you are unwilling | reluctance |
| to brighten or give light | illuminate |
| to give comfort or confidence to | reassure |
| to do without control | unrestrainedly |
| to capture the interest or give attention to agonizing | fasinate |
| to feel great mental suffering and worry | agonizing |
| the main message, lesson, or big idea in a story - it's what the author wants you to think about or learn | theme |
| a true story written by someone about an important moment or experience from their own life - focuses on personal memories and reflections | memoir |
| a story or an account of connected events, whether real or imagined - it typically includes characters, a setting, and a sequence of events the unfold in a meaningful way | narrative |
| the author's attitude toward the subject or audience shown through their word choices and writing style (example: serious, playful, angry, helpful, etc) | tone |