1. Vocabulary Notebook

2. Vocabulary Word: archetype Definition: Is a character, symbol, story pattern, or other element that is common across cultures and that occurs frequently in literature. Synonyms: Common impression or belief Graphic Representation: Examples: damsel in distress; mad scientist; the wise old man; the hero; black = evil/white = good

3. Vocabulary Word: stereotype Definition: Commonly held belief about a particular group of individuals; based upon geography Synonyms: judgments; labels generalizations Graphic Representation: ALL blondes are dumb ALL teachers are mean. All football players are dumb jerks. All red-heads have no soul. All 6 th graders are annoying. ALL teenagers are obnoxiuos.

4. Vocabulary Word: Diction Definition:Synonyms: Graphic Representation:

5. Vocabulary Word: Diction Definition: refers to the writer’s choice of words & use of language Synonyms: Vocabulary, writing style, word choice Graphic Representation:

6. Vocabulary Word: Connotation Definition:Synonyms: Graphic Representation:

7. A stubborn person may be described as being either strong-willed or pig-headed. Although these have the same literal meaning (i.e. stubborn), strong-willed suggests admiration for the level of someone's will, while pig-headed suggests frustration in dealing with someone . EXAMPLE OF CONNOTATION

8. Vocabulary Word: Connotation Definition: the emotional or imaginative meaning of a word or words Synonyms: meaning, association Graphic Representation:

9. Vocabulary Word: Denotation Definition:Synonyms: Graphic Representation:

10. Vocabulary Word: Denotation Definition: the direct or dictionary definition of a word or words Synonyms: Definition, literal meaning Graphic Representation:

11. DOVE denotation: connotation: EXAMPLES

12. DOVE denotation: a small, white bird connotation: EXAMPLES

13. DOVE denotation: a small, white bird connotation: peace EXAMPLES

14. HOME denotation: connotation: EXAMPLES

15. HOME denotation: a building where you live connotation: EXAMPLES

16. HOME denotation: a building where you live connotation: a place of warmth & comfort EXAMPLES

17. SUNSHINE denotation: connotation: EXAMPLES

18. SUNSHINE denotation: the sun’s rays connotation: EXAMPLES

19. SUNSHINE denotation: the sun’s rays connotation: cheerfulness & happiness & warmth EXAMPLES

20. RAT denotation: connotation: EXAMPLES

21. RAT denotation: a rodent, larger than a mouse connotation: EXAMPLES

22. RAT denotation: a rodent, larger than a mouse connotation: disgusting, dirty, sneaky, etc. EXAMPLES

23.  Negative Positive Difficult........................ EXAMPLES

24.  Negative Positive Difficult........................ Challenging EXAMPLES

25.  Negative Positive Difficult........................ Challenging Cheap......................... EXAMPLES

26.  Negative Positive Difficult........................ Challenging Cheap......................... Inexpensive EXAMPLES

27.  Negative Positive Difficult........................ Challenging Cheap......................... Inexpensive Stubborn...................... EXAMPLES

28.  Negative Positive Difficult........................ Challenging Cheap......................... Inexpensive Stubborn...................... Determined EXAMPLES

29.  Negative Positive Difficult........................ Challenging Cheap......................... Inexpensive Stubborn...................... Determined Picky............................ EXAMPLES

30.  Negative Positive Difficult........................ Challenging Cheap......................... Inexpensive Stubborn...................... Determined Picky............................ Particular EXAMPLES

31.  Negative Positive Difficult........................ Challenging Cheap......................... Inexpensive Stubborn...................... Determined Picky............................ Particular Loud........................... EXAMPLES

32.  Negative Positive Difficult........................ Challenging Cheap......................... Inexpensive Stubborn...................... Determined Picky............................ Particular Loud........................... Outspoken EXAMPLES

33. Vocabulary Word: Tone Definition:Synonyms: Graphic Representation:

34. Vocabulary Word: Tone Definition: a writer’s or speaker’s attitude toward the subject Synonyms: Attitude, feeling, mood Graphic Representation:

35. Vocabulary Word: Theme Definition: An author’s intended overall message, meaning or idea in a literary work Synonyms: lesson, message, main idea Graphic Representation:

36. Vocabulary Word: valiant Definition: One who is brave or courageous Synonyms: Brave, courageous Graphic Representation:

37. Vocabulary Word: allegory Definition: Allegory is an extended metaphor, in which objects, persons, & actions in a narrative have meanings outside the narrative itself Synonyms: Extended metaphor Graphic Representation:

38. Vocabulary Word: rhyme scheme Definition: A consistent pattern of rhyming words at line endings throughout a poem Example: There once was a big brown cat a That liked to eat a lot of mice. b He got all round and fat a Because they tasted so nice. b Graphic Representation:

39. Vocabulary Word: oxymoron Definition: Two contradicting terms Example: Cold sweat Friendly fire Jumbo shrimp Graphic Representation:

40. Vocabulary Word: free verse Definition: Poetry without a fixed pattern of meter and rhyme Example: Heroes Are sometimes courageous collaborators, sometimes originators of opportunities, sometimes champions of coincidence or circumstance. Sometimes heroes act through intelligence and at other times through ignorance. Graphic Representation:

41. Vocabulary Word: utopia Definition: A place of ideal perfection, especially with laws and government Synonyms: paradise heaven Greek prefix: ou (u) means “not” Greek root: top means “place” Graphic Representation:

42. Vocabulary Word: analogy Definition: Analogies are comparisons in which two related words are paired together. Types of Relationships: Location Degree (lesser or greater) Performer and object Performer and action Cause and effect Part of the whole Antonyms Synonyms Graphic Representation:

43. Vocabulary Word: epilogue Definition: a short chapter or section at the end of a literary work, sometimes detailing the fate of its characters Possible Options: The writer or the person can deliver a speech, speaking directly to the reader, when bringing the piece to a close, or the narration may continue normally to a closing scene. Graphic Representation: