English 3- Unit 2 Vocab

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Arrangement of words and grammatical elements in a sentence; how words form phrases, clauses, and sentences.

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syntax

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Means of speaking out about societal issues; includes rhetoric and art.

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social commentary

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Underlying meaning in dialogue; the _____ of a work is not explicitly stated.

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subtext

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A secondary character contrasted with the main character to provide insights.

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foil

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Art of using words to persuade in writing or speaking

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rhetoric

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Circumstances or conditions in which something occurs

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historical context

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Subject, purpose, audience, occasion, or situation in writing/speaking.

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rhetorical context

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A recurrent thematic element

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motif

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Form of irony where the audience knows more than the characters.

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dramatic irony

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A form of irony where an event contradicts expectations.

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Situational irony