Academic Vocabulary 1 - English 1

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Connotation

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The emotional meaning or association of a word, beyond its literal definition.

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Situational Irony

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A literary device where the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what is expected.

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Verbal Irony

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A figure of speech in which someone says the opposite of what they mean.

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Denotation

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The literal dictionary definition of a word.

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Character Foil

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A character who contrasts with the main character to highlight the main character's attributes.

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Thesis

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A statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.

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Glossary

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An alphabetical list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with definitions.

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Dramatic Irony

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A situation in a narrative where the audience knows more about the situations, causes of conflicts, and their resolutions before the leading characters or actors.

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Syntax

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The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

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Characterization

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The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.