Content Vocabulary - Unit Two - English 1

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aside

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Words spoken by an actor on stage intended to be heard only by the audience and not by the characters on stage.

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author's craft

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Intentional and deliberate use of organizational patterns, text and graphic features, sentence structures, devices, and language to create an effective written work; varies by genre.

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character foil

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A secondary character who contrasts with the protagonist to highlight aspects of the main character's personality. Foils may be sidekicks or enemies.

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characterization

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The method in which an author constructs a character by explicitly stating aspects of their personality and appearance (direct characterization) or by revealing aspects through actions, thoughts, speech, etc. (indirect characterization).

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conflict

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In literature, the opposition of persons or forces that brings about dramatic action central to the plot of a story. Conflict may be internal or external.

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Connotative meaning

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The emotions or set of associations attached to a word that is implied rather than literal (like feeling blue).

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Denotative meaning

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The dictionary definition of a word; the literal or cognitive meaning.

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Dialogue

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The lines spoken between characters in fiction or a play. It is the main way in which plot, character, and other elements are established.

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Diction

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Word choice that may be determined by the writer or speaker’s style, purpose, and need to communicate accurately and understandably to a specific audience.

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Drama

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Literary works written in a stage play format which includes dialogue and stage directions intended to be performed.