8th Academic Vocabulary Set 2 (16-30)

examine and note the similarities and differences

• compare

• contrast

• false assumption

• evidence

a problem in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces

• antagonist

• Point of View

• conflict

• climax

the act of distinguishing by comparing differences

• compare

• contrast

• drawing conclusions

• impact

the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction

• dialogue

• stanzas

• text evidence

• linear plot

to consider or examine something in order to judge its value, quality or importance

• conclusion

• connections

• evaluate

• theme

a judgement based on logical reasoning and background knowledge

• analogy

• inference

• prediction

• evaluate

end of the story where loose ends are tied

• falling action

• linear plot

• conflict

• resolution

to restate the meaning of the text using different words

• organize

• opinion

• paraphrase

• clarify

a minor or secondary plot which takes place within the larger plot

• sub plot

• summarize

• linear plot

• staging

a quotation at the beginning of some piece of writing

• quote

• dialogue

• epigraph

• graphic