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WorksheetsMaking Sense of Our Academic Word Wall Terms
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the definition of allusion?
an advance hint of what is to come later in the text
a mild or indirect word/expression substituted for another that is considered to be too harsh or blunt
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference
What is the definition of euphemism?
an advance hint of what is to come later in the text
a mild or indirect word/expression substituted for another that is considered to be too harsh or blunt
descriptive, sensory language that helps a reader paint a mental picture in his/her mind
What is the definition of foreshadowing?
an advance hint of what is to come later in the text
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect
descriptive, sensory language that helps a reader paint a mental picture in his/her mind
What is the definition of tone?
the general feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates within the reader
an attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience
descriptive, sensory language that helps a reader paint a mental picture in his/her mind
What is the definition of imagery?
the general feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates within the reader
the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form
descriptive, sensory language that helps a reader paint a mental picture in his/her mind
What is the definition of mood?
the general feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates within the reader
the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman; the representation of an abstract quality in human form
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect
What is the definition of personification?
a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement/proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well-founded or true
the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman; the representation of an abstract quality in human form
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect
What is the definition of irony?
a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement/proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well-founded or true
comparison of two unlike objects/things through the use of like or as
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect
What is the definition of simile?
a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement/proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well-founded or true
comparison of two unlike objects/things through the use of like or as
comparison of two unlike objects/things without the use of like or as
What is the definition of paradox?
a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement/proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well-founded or true
comparison of two unlike objects/things without the use of like or as
use of an object, character, or idea to represent something else
What is the definition of symbolism?
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference
comparison of two unlike objects/things without the use of like or as
use of an object, character, or idea to represent something else
What is the definition of bystander? Identify the TWO correct answers.
someone who sees a situation but may or may not know what to do, may think others will act or may be afraid to do something
one who is present but not taking part in a situation or event
someone who has committed a crime or a violent or harmful act against another
What is the definition of perpetrator? Identify the TWO correct answers.
someone who has committed a crime or a violent or harmful act against another
a person who carries out a harmful, illegal, or immoral act
someone who sees or knows about a threatening occurrence but does not act
What is the definition of victim? Identify the TWO correct answers.
someone who has committed a crime or a violent or harmful act against another
a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action
a person who is cheated, fooled, or harmed by someone else
What is the definition of rescuer? Identify the TWO correct answers.
a person who saves someone from a dangerous or difficult situation
a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action
a person who prevents something from failing
