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U1 Eng 1 Adv Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| diction | word choice |
| syntax | sentence structure |
| mood | an overall feeling or "vibe" built using setting, diction, and syntax |
| tone | the speaker's attitude toward a given subject |
| memento | an object that serves as a tangible reminder of a person, place, or event |
| compose | to create intentionally |
| inscribe | to carve pr etch one's writing into a surface |
| symbolism | when an object or image is used to represent an idea or theme |
| figurative language | words or phrases that are meaningful, but not literally true |
| intended audience | whom the author wants to read their work |
| point of view | the perspective a story is told from (ex: first person, second person, third person) |
| non-linear plot | any plot that is not written in chronological order |
| anthropomorphism | when animals or inanimate objects have human qualities in a story |
| personification | a form of figurative language that describes something as if it were alive |
| connotation | the implied meaning of a word a.k.a. the way it is used |