Review Vocab TEST Dec. 2024

Front

What is the reason an author writes a piece of literature?

Back

To persuade, inform, entertain, explain, or describe.

Front

What is a word that means the same as another word?

Back

Synonym.

Front

The author of a poem is called a _________.

Back

Poet.

Front

What is the term for clues that the author gives to help the reader figure out unknown words?

Back

Context clues.

Front

What is a comparison that DOES use the words like or as?

Back

Simile.

Front

What do you call a word that has the opposite meaning of another word?

Back

Antonym.

Front

What is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning?

Back

Homonym.

Front

What is a word formed from the first letters of a series of words?

Back

Acronym.

Front

What is a figure of speech that makes a comparison without using like or as?

Back

Metaphor.

Front

What is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally?

Back

Hyperbole.