VASOL ELA 7 Vocabulary to Know

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Onomatopoeia

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A literary device that uses words to imitate sounds, creating a sound effect in writing.

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Denotation

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The literal meaning of a word, as opposed to its connotation.

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Connotation

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The implied or associated meaning of a word, which can evoke emotions or ideas beyond its literal definition.

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Analogy

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

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Personification

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A literary technique where human qualities are attributed to non-human things, making them seem human-like.

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Metaphor

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Simile

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures.

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Theme

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The central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

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Plot

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The sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.