1. Literary Terms Academic Vocabulary voice syntax conflict theme
thematic statement
allusion
symbol
images
figurative language
Academic Vocabulary
synthesis
perspective
argument
claim
counterclaim
concession
refutation

2. synthesis
combination or composition, in particular. the combination of ideas to form a theory or system.

3. perspective
a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.

4. argument
a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.

5. claim
state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

6. a claim made to rebut a previous claim.
counterclaim
a claim made to rebut a previous claim.

7. concession
a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands; a thing conceded.

8. the action of proving a statement or theory to be wrong or false.
refutation
the action of proving a statement or theory to be wrong or false.

9. express (something) in words.
voice
express (something) in words.

10. syntax
the arrangement of words and phrases to create well- formed sentences in a language.

11. a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.
conflict

12. theme
the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.

13. thematic statement
A thematic statement is a complete sentence (or two) that express a theme. A thematic statement could serve as a thesis in a thematic essay.

14. allusion
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.

15. symbol
a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process, e.g., the letter or letters standing for a chemical element or a character in musical notation.

16. imagery
visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.

17. figurative language
Figurative language uses figures of speech to be more effective, persuasive, and impactful. Figures of speech such as metaphors, similes, and allusions go beyond the literal meanings of the words to give readers new insights.