Wastrel

Wastrel (noun) a wasteful person, spendthrift; a good-for-nothing S: loafer, idler, profligate A: skinflint, tightwad

Vanguard

Vanguard (noun) the foremost part of an army; the leading position in any field S: forefront, cutting edge, trailblazers A: rear guard, stragglers, laggards

Sonorous

Sonorous (adj.) full, deep, or rich in sound; impressive in style S: resonant, resounding, grandiloquent A: tinny, reedy, harsh, grating

Sinuous

Sinuous (adj.) winding, having many curves; lithe and flexible S: twisting, convoluted, supple A: direct, unbending, stiff, rigid

Retribution

Retribution (noun) a repayment; a deserved punishment S: recompense, requital, just deserts

Respite

Respite (noun) a period of relief or rest S: interval, intermission, lull, breather

Profess

Profess (verb) to affirm openly; to state belief in; to claim, pretend S: assert, proclaim, purport A: disclaim, disavow, repudiate

Misnomer

Misnomer (noun) an unsuitable or misleading name S: misnaming, malapropism

Lamentable

Lamentable (adj.) to be regretted or pitied S: deplorable, regrettable, distressing A: praiseworthy, commendable, laudable

Insuperable

Insuperable (adj.) incapable of being overcome S: invincible, insurmountable A: surmountable, conquerable

Garrulous

Garrulous (adj.) given to much talking, tediously chatty S: talkative, loquacious A: reticent, mum, taciturn, laconic

Exponent

Exponent (noun) one who advocates, speaks for, explains, or interprets; (math) the power to which a number, symbol, or expression is to be raised S: defender, champion, interpreter A: critic, adversary, faultfinder, detractor

Disheveled

Disheveled (adj.) rumpled, mussed; hanging in disorder S: untidy, disarranged, tousled A: tidy, well-groomed

Crestfallen

Crestfallen (adj.) discouraged, dejected, downcast S: despondent, disconsolate A: elated, cheerful, self-satisfied, cocky

Covet

Covet (verb) to desire something belonging to another S: crave, yearn for, hunger for A: disdain, scorn, despise

Contentious

Contentious (adj.) quarrelsome, inclined to argue S: argumentative, disputatious, combative A: agreeable, amiable, affable, pacific

Blithe

Blithe (adj.) cheerful, lighthearted; casual, unconcerned S: carefree, nonchalant, indifferent A: glum, morose, despondent, depressed

Askew

Askew (adj., adv.) twisted to one side, crooked; disapprovingly S: awry, lopsided, cockeyed A: straight, symmetrical

Allure

Allure (verb) to entice, tempt; to be attractive to; (noun) a strong attraction; the power to attract, charm S: (v.) beguile, tantalize; (n.) temptation, enticement A: (v.) repel, turn off; (n.) repellent

Acquiesce

Acquiesce (verb) to accept without protest; to agree or submit S: comply with, accede, consent, yield A: resist, protest

Ad hominem

Ad hominem adverb & adjective adverb: ad hominem; adjective: ad hominem 1. (of an argument or reaction) directed against a person rather than the position they are maintaining. "vicious ad hominem attacks" 2. relating to or associated with a particular person. "the office was created ad hominem for Fenton"

Logos

Logos noun: Logos the Word of God, or principle of divine reason and creative order, identified in the Gospel of John with the second person of the Trinity incarnate in Jesus Christ. (in Jungian psychology) the principle of reason and judgment, associated with the animus.

Pathos

Pathos Noun 1.the quality or power in an actual life experience or in literature, music, speech, or other forms of expression, of evoking a feeling of pity, or of sympathetic and kindly sorrow or compassion. 2.pity. 3.Obsolete. suffering.

Ethos

Ethos noun 1.Sociology. the fundamental character or spirit of a culture; the underlying sentiment that informs the beliefs, customs, or practices of a group or society; dominant assumptions of a people or period: In the Greek ethos the individual was highly valued. 2.the character or disposition of a community, group, person, etc. 3.the moral element in dramatic literature that determines a character's action rather than his or her thought or emotion.

Tone

Tone the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc. "trust her to lower the tone of the conversation"

Characterization

Characterization noun characterization; plural noun: characterizations; noun: characterisation; plural noun: characterisations 1. the creation or construction of a fictional character. "he preferred to emphasize characterization and human conflict" 2. a description of the distinctive nature or features of someone or something. "she rejected that characterization of her film"

Rhetoric

Rhetoric The art of discourse, wherein a writer or speaker strives to inform, persuade or motivate particular audiences in specific situations.

Mood/atmosphere

Mood/atmosphere literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions. Usually, mood is referred to as the atmosphere of a literary piece, as it creates an emotional situation that surrounds the readers.

Third Person

Third Person narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character. All characters are described using pronouns, such as 'they', 'he', and 'she'. But, one character is closely followed throughout the story, and it is typically a main character.

First Person

First Person point of view (who is telling a story) where the story is narrated by one character at a time. This character may be speaking about him or herself or sharing events that he or she is experiencing.

Setting

Setting noun: setting; plural noun: settings 1. the place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place. "cozy waterfront cottage in a peaceful country setting"

Point of View

Point of View the perspective from which a story is told. Writers may choose to tell their story in on of three perspectives: First person: using "I" or "we," Third person: "he," "she," or "it," which can be limited or omniscient, Second person: "you," the least common point of view.

Theme

Theme the central topic or idea explored in a text. Usually the theme of a work of literature can be stated in one word, such as “love” or “solitude.” A work of literature can, and often does, have more than one theme.

Citation

Citation a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author, especially in a scholarly work. "there were dozens of citations from the works of Byron"

Dialogue

Dialogue conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie. "the book consisted of a series of dialogues"

Illustrate

Illustrate serve as an example of. "a collection of pieces that illustrate Bach's techniques"

Persuasive Text

Persuasive Text any text where the main purpose is to present a point of view and seeks to persuade a reader. A persuasive text can be an argument, exposition, discussion, review or even an advertisement.

Informational Text

Informational Text primary purpose is to inform the reader about the natural or social world. Different from fiction, and other forms of nonfiction, informational text does not utilize characters.

Irony

Irony the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. "“Don't go overboard with the gratitude,” he rejoined with heavy irony"

Metaphor

Metaphor a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. "“I had fallen through a trapdoor of depression,”

Personification

Personification the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form.

Simile

Simile figure of speech that directly compares two things, similes explicitly use connecting words (such as like, as, so, than, etc.)

Figurative Language

Figurative Language language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. When a writer uses literal language, he or she is simply stating the facts as they are. ... Figurative language is very common in poetry, but is also used in prose and nonfiction writing as well.

Premise

Premise a previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion. "if the premise is true, then the conclusion must be true"

Literary Device

Literary Device a technique a writer uses to produce a special effect in their writing. An example of a literary device is a flashback. An example of a literary device is an analogy.

Context

Context the parts of a written or spoken statement that precede or follow a specific word or passage, usually influencing its meaning or effect

Depicted

Depicted portray in words; describe.

Connotation/Denotation

Connotation/Denotation Connotation: an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning. Denotation: As in dictionary: the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests

Chronological Order

Chronological Order arranged in the order it happened

Organizational Pattern

Organizational Pattern Plans that help the author to organize his or her ideas in a way that makes sense, and hopefully, they help the reader to understand the material being presented.

Main Idea/Central Idea/Main Argument

Main Idea/Central Idea/Main Argument important information that tells more about the overall idea of a paragraph or section of a text

Imply

Imply strongly suggest the truth or existence of (something not expressly stated)

Author’s Purpose

Author’s Purpose the reason an author decides to write about a specific topic. Then, once a topic is selected, the author must decide whether his purpose for writing is to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain his ideas to the reader

To Depict

To Depict portray in words; describe.

To Convey

To Convey make (an idea, impression, or feeling) known or understandable to someone

To Emphasize

To Emphasize give special importance or prominence to (something) in speaking or writing.

To Reference

To Reference the action of mentioning or alluding to something. use of a source of information in order to ascertain something

To Support

To Support to promote the interests or cause of to uphold or defend as valid or right :  advocate supports fair play to argue or vote for

To Indicate

To Indicate point out; show.

To Determine

To Determine cause (something) to occur in a particular way; be the decisive factor in. "it will be her mental attitude that determines her future"

To Draw a Conclusion

To Draw a Conclusion to decide what to believe about something after you have considered the facts

To Analyze

To Analyze examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation