Vocabulary and Literary Devices

Subliminal

• Above the threshold of conscious perception; easily noticed by the mind.

• Below the threshold of conscious perception; affecting the mind without conscious awareness.

• Consciously perceived and understood by the mind.

• Completely ignored by the mind and has no effect.

Implant

• A device or piece of material inserted into the body, often for medical purposes.

• A type of medication taken orally.

• A surgical procedure to remove tissue.

• A diagnostic tool used for imaging.

Context

• The circumstances or setting surrounding an event or idea that help clarify its meaning.

• A brief summary of a text or event.

• A personal opinion about a subject.

• A detailed analysis of a character's motivations.

Tragedy

• A disastrous event causing great suffering, often with a sense of loss or misfortune.

• A joyful celebration of life and achievements.

• A humorous event that brings laughter and joy.

• A peaceful resolution to a conflict or problem.

Biographer

• A person who writes an account of another person's life.

• A person who studies ancient civilizations.

• A person who creates fictional stories.

• A person who analyzes financial data.

Credibility

• The quality of being trusted and believed in; the reliability of a source or statement.

• The ability to entertain and engage an audience.

• The process of verifying facts and information.

• The skill of persuading others to agree with your viewpoint.

Foreshadowing

• Hints are dropped throughout the narrative that suggest future events or twists.

• A technique used to create suspense by delaying the resolution of a conflict.

• A method of character development through dialogue and actions.

• The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

Conspiracy

• A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

• A public announcement about a new law.

• A method of solving a mathematical problem.

• A type of government policy aimed at economic growth.

Asylum

• Protection granted to someone who has fled their country due to danger or persecution.

• A type of visa for temporary residence in a foreign country.

• A legal process for obtaining citizenship in another country.

• A form of international trade agreement.

Evaporated

• Disappeared or vanished suddenly, often used metaphorically to describe something fading away.

• Became more visible or prominent.

• Increased in size or volume.

• Transformed into a solid state.