Essential Vocabulary: ES3- Word Choice

Front

Allusion

Back

A reference to another text, historical event, or cultural element.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

Analogy

Back

A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

Connotation

Back

The implied or associative meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

Denotation

Back

The literal or primary meaning of a word.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Front

Diction

Back

The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

Figurative Language

Back

Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Front

Imagery

Back

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Front

Metaphor

Back

A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as".

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

Mood

Back

The atmosphere or emotional feeling created by a piece of writing.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Front

Simile

Back

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as."

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D