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Unit orggeqh 5 vocab
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Archetype | (N) A universal, recurring symbol, character type, setting, or plot pattern in literature that evokes a deep, instinctive response across cultures and time periods. The books archetype is great. |
| Era | (N) A distinct span of time in history defined by shared intellectual, artistic, cultural, or social characteristics in literature. People say that we are the era of AI advancement. |
| Movement | (N) A collective trend in literature where a group of authors, often within a specific timeframe or location, share common philosophies, artistic styles, themes, or goals. The civil rights movement was a big historical event. |
| Historical account | (N) A narrative or record documenting past events, often focusing on accuracy, evidence, and chronological order. The tape is a Historical account. |
| Position | (N) An author's stance or relationship to the topic and audience. The ceo is the highest position in a company. |
| Coherent | (ADJ) A logically organized piece of writing where ideas, sentences, and paragraphs connect clearly to create an easily understood whole. |
| Focus | (N) The central controlling idea, theme, or topic that anchors a text, ensuring coherence by directing the audience’s attention to essential details. The main focus of the book is never give up. |
| Connotation | (N) The emotional, cultural, or associative meanings attached to a word beyond its literal definition. I avoided using the word “urgent” because of its connotation. |
| Curate | (V) To select, organize, and present content, items, or artistic works, often using expert knowledge to provide context or a specific theme. He became the curate of a small parish. |
| Text Feature | (N) A component of a text that helps readers locate, understand, and organize information, particularly in non-fiction. For example, indexes, page numbers, headings, illustrations, and captions. There are many text features in a book. |
| Coexist | (V) Exist at the same time and place. All the animals in a forest coexist. |
| Archenemy | (N) The person who is extremely hostile or opposed to someone or something. The archenemy is always likely to be the main villain. |
| Herded | (V)Moved a group of people or animals in a particular direction. The sheep are herded so they don't run away. |
| Sharp | (ADJ) Highly intelligent, perceptive, and able to understand complex situations rapidly. The detective was very sharp. |
| Boarded | (V) Lived and ate at a location (often someone’s home) for payment. We boarded a house for a few days. |
| Drafted | (V) Involuntarily and mandatorily enlisted into military service. For the past few years no one has been drafted. |
| Ignorant | (ADJ) Lacking knowledge or awareness; uneducated or unsophisticated. The ignorant man gambled his life savings away. |
| Flung | (V) Threw with force. They flung the little bug into the forest. |
| Catapulted | (V) Launched forward with machine like force. For a circus act they catapulted a man. |
| Lurched | (V) Moved unsteadily. The zombies lurched forward. |
| Struggling | (V) Trying to do with difficulty. The plants where struggling for sunlight. |
| Impairments | (N) Injury/Damage. The team won even with multiple impairments. |
| Frustrated | (ADJ) Angry for not accomplishing. Sometimes people get very frustrated at others. |
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