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ELA test prep vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| contributes | adds to (your understanding) |
| mood | Character’s attitude |
| exemplifies | Give an example of |
| develop | to grow |
| Universal statement | Concept that all people in the world can understand |
| propel | Move forward |
| impression | capture a feeling |
| reveal | show |
| relationship | connection |
| impact | influence |
| Figurative language | To use words in a non-literal way to achieve a certain meaning |
| tone | Expression of emotion |
| establishes | creates |
| protagonist | Main character |
| Function (of) | the job (of) |
| parallels | Having the same direction |
| convey | show |
| form | Shape, pattern, design |
| traits | feature or quality |
| shift | change |
| perspective | A way of looking at things |
| differs | How something is unlike the others |
| effect | result |
| affect | Produce a change in |
| adaptation | change |
| alter | change |
| apathy | Not caring one way or another. |
| elements | parts |
| influences | Actions that cause things to happen |
| explicitly | directly |
| integral | necessary part |
| technique | Way of doing something |
| distinction | Different quality |
| structure | organization |
| assumption | supposed |
| conflicting | disagreeing |
| portrayal | Create a picture with words |
| relevant | Important or related to |
| irrelevant | NOT important or related to |
| stance | position |
| interpretation | Judgment based on evidence |
| contention | argument |