Download List of Academic Vocabulary Terms absolute phrase adjective

List of Academic Vocabulary Terms
absolute phrase
adjective clause
adjective phrase
adverb clause
adverb phrase
An absolute phrase combines a noun and a participle with any
accompanying modifiers or objects.
An adjective clause is a subordinate clause used to modify a noun or
a pronoun in the main clause. It may be introduced by the pronouns
who, whose, whom, which, or that (and sometimes when or where).
is a group of words that describe a noun or pronoun in a sentence. The
adjective phrase can be placed before, or after, the noun or pronoun in
the sentence.
An adverb clause is a subordinate clause used to modify a verb,
adjective, or adverb in the main clause. Every adverb clause is
introduced by a subordinating conjunction. An adverb clause tells when,
where, why, how, to what extent, or how much about the word it
modifies.
An adverb phrase is simply two or more words that act as an adverb. It
can modify a verb, adverb, or adjective and can tell “how”, “where”,
“why”, or “when.”
A basic word to which affixes (prefixes and suffixes) are added is
called a root word because it forms the basis of a new word.
Affixes (prefixes and suffixes)
affix
allegory
alliteration
allusion
anecdote
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden
meaning, typically a moral or political one.
the repetition of the same or very similar
consonant sounds in words that are close
together
reference to a famous biblical, mythological, or literary person or event
a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
annotate
verb: to add notes or comments to (a text, book, drawing, etc.)
antagonist
the character in a work of literature that
opposes the protagonist
the word that this pronoun refers to or replaces.
antecedent
appositive phrase
archetype
argumentative
author’s craft
An appositive (single word, phrase, or clause) renames another noun, not technically
modifying it.
a recurrent symbol or motif in literature, art, or mythology.
given to expressing divergent or opposite views.
a skilled author uses tools and techniques of language and storytelling to
craft a piece of writing
bias
bibliography
central idea
character trait
characterization
cite
claim
clause
climax
collaboration
colon
conflict
connotation
conventions
coordinate conjunction
counterclaim
credibility
denotation
dialogue
diction
direct object
a tendency to believe that some people, ideas, etc., are better than
others that usually results in treating some people unfairly
A list of the written sources of information on a subject. Bibliographies
generally appear as a list at the end of a book or article. They may show
what works the author used in writing the article or book, or they may
list works that a reader might find useful.
are all the aspects of a person's behavior and attitudes that make up that
person's personality
is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a
character. Characterization is revealed through direct
characterization and indirect characterization.
to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.)
state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing
evidence or proof. An assertion of the truth of something, typically one
that is disputed or in doubt.
is a group of related words containing a subject and a verb
the most important event or exciting part
the action of working with someone to produce or create something.
(:) is a punctuation mark consisting of two equally sized dots centered on
the same vertical line. A colon is used to explain or start an list.
a struggle or clash between opposing characters or forces
is an implied additional meaning of a word.
include spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and paragraphing
Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, and clauses.
(FANBOYS)
an argument against your position or point of view
the quality of being believed or accepted as true, real, or honest.
is the basic, most specific meaning of a word.
the things that are said by the characters in a story, movie, play, etc.
the selection of words
– A direct object will follow a transitive verb [a type of action
verb]. Direct objects can be nouns, pronouns, phrases, or clauses. If
you can identify the subject and verb in a sentence, then finding the
direct object—if one exists—is easy. Just remember this simple
formula: subject + verb + what? or who? = direct object
dynamic character
experience changes throughout the plot of a story. Although the change
may be sudden, it is expected based on the story’s events.
edit
to prepare (something written) to be published or used : to make
changes, correct mistakes, etc., in (something written).
elaborate
etymology
expository
involving many carefully arranged parts or details
the origin of a word and the historical development of its meaning.
Expository writing is a type of writing that is used to explain,
describe, give information, or inform.
refers to a comparison between two unlike things that continues
throughout a series of sentences in a paragraph or lines in a poem.
extended metaphor
figurative language
first person POV
flashback
fluency
foreshadowing
genre
gerund phrase
hyperbole
idiom
imagery
indirect object
infer
infinitive phrase
informational text
intransitive
irony
can be found in literature and poetry where the writing appeals to
the senses. It can do this by giving a word with a specific meaning,
by comparing two things in such a way that you find the
comparison interesting or by using words that have unusual
constructions or sounds
involves the use of either of the two pronouns “I” and “we”.
a scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story
the ability to express oneself easily and articulately.
the use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in a plot
a category of literary work, such as poetry, biography, or drama
A gerund phrase is just a noun phrase with a gerund as its
beginning.
*A gerund is a noun formed from a verb, it is formed from the
verb's -ing form
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
figurative meaning is different from the literal meaning (It is raining cats
and dogs).
means to use figurative language to represent objects, actions and
ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses.
precedes the direct object and tells to whom or for whom the action
of the verb is done and who is receiving the direct object. There
must be a direct object to have an indirect object.
deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning
rather than from explicit statements.
An infinitive is the simple present form of a verb used as either a noun,
adjective, or adverb. The verb of the infinitive is normally preceded by
the word to. When the infinitive follows some verbs as the direct object,
the to may be dropped. An infinitive phrase is the infinitive plus any
complements and any modifiers of the infinitive and complements.
is nonfiction writing, written with the intention of informing the reader
about a specific topic.
does not allow an object
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally
signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
metaphor
an imaginative comparison between two unlike things in which one thing is said
to be another thing
MLA
is the style recommended by the Modern Language Association for
preparing scholarly manuscripts and student research papers. It
concerns itself with the mechanics of writing, such as punctuation,
quotation, and documentation of sources.
are techniques a person can use to help them improve their ability to
remember something. In other words, it's a memory technique to
help your brain better encode and recall important information.
mnemonic device
mood
noun clause
object of the preposition
onomatopoeia
oxymoron
parallel structure
paraphrase
participial phrase
personal pronouns
personification
plagiarism
plot
predicate
noun/Nominative
feeling the author creates
A noun clause is a clause that plays the role of a noun
The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun governed by a
preposition.
the use of words whose sounds echo their sense (boom pow zap)
a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in
conjunction (Jumbo Shrimp, Hot Chili ).
means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas
have the same level of importance…Ex… Mary likes to hike, to swim, and
to ride a bicycle.
express the meaning of (the writer or speaker or something written
or spoken) using different words, especially to achieve greater
clarity. (A rewording of something written or spoken by someone else.)
A participial phrase has a past or present participle as its head.
Participial phrases always function as adjectives.
represent specific people or things
a figure of speech in which a nonhuman or nonliving thing or quality is talked
about as if it were human or alive
an act or instance of using or closely imitating the language and
thoughts of another author without authorization and the
representation of that author's work as one's own, as by not crediting
the original author:
the arrangement of the action and events of the story
follows a linking verb and renames the subject of the sentence or
clause.
A prepositional phrase is phrase that starts with a preposition and
ends with noun (or a pronoun).
prepositional phrase
primary source
pronoun case
is a document or physical object which was written or created
during the time under study. These sources were present during an
experience or time period and offer an inside view of a particular
event.
according to their function in the sentence. Their function can be:
subjective (they act as the subject)
objective (they act as the object)
possessive (they show possession of something else)
prose
protagonist
quote
relevant
revise
rhyme scheme
written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical
structure
the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama,
movie, novel, or other fictional text.
to repeat (a passage, phrase, etc.) from a book, speech, or the like,
as by way of authority, illustration, etc.
to repeat words from (a book, author, etc.).
to use a brief excerpt from: The composer quotes Beethoven's Fifth
in his latest work.
to cite, offer, or bring forward as evidence or support.
to enclose (words) within quotation marks.
closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
a proof including corrections made in an earlier proof.
is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem or song. It is
usually referred to by using letters to indicate which lines rhyme; lines
designated with the same letter all rhyme with each other.
root
The English language has its roots in languages like Greek and
Latin. An understanding of the common root words will help us
make educated guesses about the meaning of new words and
substantially strengthen our vocabulary.
satire
the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize
people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary
politics and other topical issues.
secondary source
are documents written after an event has occurred, providing
secondhand accounts of that event, person, or topic. Unlike primary
sources, which provide first-hand accounts, secondary sources offer
different perspectives, analysis, and conclusions of those accounts.
semicolon
setting
simile
static character
subordinate conjunction
summarize
symbol
(;) is a punctuation mark that separates major sentence elements. A
semicolon can be used between two closely related independent clauses,
provided they are not already joined by a coordinating conjunction.
the time and location of the story
a phrase that uses the words like or as to describe someone or
something by comparing it with someone or something else that is
similar
do not experience basic character changes during the course of the
story.
is used to link a subordinate clause (also known as a dependent
clause) to the main clause (also known as an independent clause).
“identify key elements and condense important information into
their your words during and after reading to solidify meaning.”
something used for or regarded as representing something else; a
material object representing something, often something immaterial;
emblem, token, or sign.
syntax
synthesize
textual evidence
theme
thesis statement
third person limited POV
third person objective
third person omniscient
tone
understatement
universal theme
the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences
in a language.
involves combining ideas and allowing an evolving understanding
of text.
is evidence/support used to support an argument/position, and is
derived from reading and drawing from other text
A theme can be described as the central idea found within a story or
passage. It can also represent a message or lesson the author wants to
convey.
usually appears near the end of the introductory paragraph of a
paper, and it offers a concise summary of the main point or claim of
the essay, research paper, etc. A thesis statement is usually one
sentence that appears at the end of the first paragraph, though it may
occur as more than one.[1] The thesis statement is developed,
supported, and explained in the course of the paper by means of
examples and evidence.
the narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.
the narrator reports the facts of a narrator as a seemingly neutral
and impersonal outside observer
the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters
in the story
the voice we hear in it and its implied attitude toward the subject
the presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less
important than it actually is
When a theme is relatable by a wide range of readers, we call this a
universal theme
Verbals occur when a verb form that functions in a sentence as a
noun or a modifier rather than as a verb.
verbal
voice
works cited
Verbals include infinitives, gerunds (also known as -ing forms),
and participles (also known as -ing forms and -en forms). See
below for definitions and examples.
is the distinct personality, style, or point of view of a piece of writing
or any other creative work
is sometimes referred to as References. The terms mean the same
thing. Each is an alphabetical list of works cited, or works to
which you have made reference.