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Vocabulary
Vocab words
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Sensory Language | Language that appeals to the senses |
| Playwright | Some one who writes plats |
| Antagonist | a person who competes with an opponent |
| Logical Fallacy | a fallacy in a logical argument |
| Claim | The point you are trying to make in an argument |
| Supporting Evidence | Evidence that goes towards the point you are trying to make |
| Tone | How the author feels toward the subject |
| Metaphor | Figurative Language without using the words "like" or "as" |
| Alliteration | Repeating the same word or sound |
| Persuasive Appeals | trying to persuade the reading by tapping into their logic, ethic, or emotional appeals. |
| Author's Purpose | Why the author is composing the piece. |
| Protagonist | Main Character, the good guy |
| Dialogue | Conversation between 2 or more people |
| Genre | A category of a subject |
| Epic Poetry | A Poem that tells a story |
| Lyrical Poetry | A poem that expresses emotion and feelings |