English 11 Unit 2 Vocab 1-15

Front

Recurrent thematic element or pattern (e.g., hysteria, Hero’s Journey)

Back

Motif

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

Underlying meaning in dialogue; often not explicitly stated.

Back

Subtext

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

Words that contradict (e.g., jumbo shrimp, bittersweet)

Back

Oxymoron

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Front

Statement with two incompatible points

Back

Paradox

Front

Form of irony where the audience knows more than the characters.

Back

Dramatic Irony

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Front

Form of irony where an event contradicts expectations.

Back

Situational Irony

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Front

Form of irony where a speaker says one thing but means the opposite.

Back

Verbal Irony

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Front

Severe trial or interaction of elements creating something new

Back

Crucible

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

Roam in search of things to steal or attack.

Back

Maraud

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

A system of religious belief; a faith.

Back

Creed

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C