English 2 Unit 6 Flashcards

Vocabulary Terms and Definitions

• Renown: Associated with wide acclaim and respect in a particular field or community.
• Aesthetic: Relates to concepts of beauty and artistic expression.
• Poignant: Capable of evoking strong emotions, often sadness or nostalgia.
• Austere: Characterized by a lack of adornment or luxury; strict or severe.
• Vicissitude: Represents changes or fluctuations, often referring to life's experiences.
• Assuage: To alleviate discomfort or lessen the severity of something negative.
• Cryptic: Implies something hidden or marked by an element of mystery.
• Opinion: A personal view or belief that lacks definitive proof; subjective in nature.
• Rhetorical Appeals: Techniques employed by authors to engage or persuade an audience.
• Anecdote: A brief story drawn from personal experience, aiming to support a central idea.
• Assertion: A claim positioned as fact regarding human behavior, though it may not be proven.
• Expert Testimony: Credible information sourced from individuals with specialized knowledge or experience.
• Statistic: Quantitative data presented as evidence to support claims or statements.
• Amorphous: Lacking a specific shape or defined structure; formless.
• Beseech: To urgently and fervently ask or beg someone for something.
• Eminence: Represents a high status or great distinction in a particular field.
• Perennial: Denotes something that is everlasting or recurring over time.
• Precept: A guiding principle or rule designed to direct behavior or actions.
• Slander: The act of spreading false and damaging rumors about an individual.
• Tedious: Describes something that is monotonous, lengthy, and tiresome.
• Venerable: Worthy of respect due to age, experience, or wisdom.
• Parallelism: A writing technique where similar structures emphasize related ideas or equal importance.
• Hyperbole: An intentional exaggeration used for emphasis or to draw attention.
• Analogy: A comparison made to highlight similarities between two different things.
• Verbal Irony: Occurs when intended meaning is opposite to what is expressed; often humorous.
• Alliteration: The recurrence of initial consonant sounds in closely linked words.
• Understatement: A statement that downplays the significance of a situation.
• Ethos: Appeals to the authority or integrity of the author as a trustworthy source.
• Pathos: Appeals aimed at eliciting emotional responses from the audience.
• Logos: Appeals directed at lógica reasoning to convince the audience.

Test your vocabulary with these flashcards from English 2 Unit 6. Each card contains an important word along with its definition, helping you enhance your understanding and usage of English vocabulary. Ideal for preparing for tests or improving your language skills.