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Study Resource 5
| Term | Part of speech | 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 |
| era | N | a distinct span of time in history defined by shared intellectual, artistic, cultural, or social characteristics in literature |
| 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 |
| historical account | N | a narrative or record documenting past events, often focusing on accuracy, evidence, and chronological order |
| position | N | an author's stance or relationship to the topic and audience |
| 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 |
| connotation | N | the emotional, cultural, or associative meanings attached to a word beyond its literal definition |
| curate | V | to select, organize, and present content, items, or artistic works, often using expert knowledge to provide context or a specific theme |
| 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. |
| herded | V | Moved a group of people or animals in a particular direction |
| sharp | Adj | highly intelligent, perceptive, and able to understand complex situations rapidly |
| boarded | V | Lived and ate at a location (often someone’s home) for payment |
| drafted | V | involuntarily and mandatorily enlisted into military service |
| ignorant | Adj | Lacking knowledge or awareness; uneducated or unsophisticated |
| flung | V | thrown with great force |
| catapulted | V | launched powerfully |
| lurched | V | to move in an unnatural way |
| struggling | V | unsuccessful but trying hard to succeed |
| impairments | N | |
| frustrated | V | annoyed |
| co- | conwer | to own with some one |