NWEA Vocabulary 5th Grade

A myth is a made-up story that explains the existence of a natural phenomenon — such as where thunder comes from or why snow falls from the sky. Myths — which often include gods and goddesses and other supernatural characters who have the power to make extraordinary things happen — are popular even when people know the actual reasons for natural phenomena.

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Propaganda

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Job Announcement

Pamphlet

Classified ad

Brochure

Anthology An anthology is a collection of literary works chosen by the compiler. It may be a collection of poems, short stories, plays, songs, or excerpts. In genre fiction anthology is used to categorize collections of shorter works such as short stories and short novels, usually collected into a single volume for publication.

Diction Definition Diction can be defined as style of speaking or writing determined by the choice of words by a speaker or a writer. Diction or choice of words separates good writing from bad writing. Types of Diction Individuals vary their diction depending on different contexts and settings. Therefore, we come across various types of diction. It may be “formal” where formal words are used in formal situations e.g. press conferences, presentations etc. Similarly, we use “informal” diction in informal situations like writing or talking to our friends. “Slang” is the use of words that are impolite or newly coined.

Paradox Definition The term Paradox is from the Greek word “paradoxon” that means contrary to expectations, existing belief or perceived opinion. It is a statement that appears to be self-contradictory or silly but may include a truth.

Examples of Paradox Your enemy’s friend is your enemy. I am nobody. Wise fool “I can resist anything but temptation.” – Oscar Wilde

Jargon: special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand. Examples of Police Jargon Suspect - A person whom the police think may have committed a crime 10-4 - Radio jargon meaning Okay or I understand Code Eight - Term that means officer needs help immediately Code Eleven - A code that means the individual is at the scene of the crime FTP - The failure of an individual to pay a fine Assumed room temperature: An individual has died

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Examples of pun

Protagonist

Antagonist