English Studies 12 Word of the Day Set
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English Studies 12 Word of the Day Set Non-Fiction Terms
Non-Fiction (Noun) Definition: Prose writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people, such as biography or history. It may use graphic elements such as charts and other visuals. Sentence: High on the bestseller lists of non-fiction, I am Malala is a true story of social justice and resilience.
Acronym (Noun) – Definition: – A word formed from the initial letters or groups of letters of words in a set phrase or series of words and pronounced as a separate word. For example, WAC from Women's Army Corps, OPEC from Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, or loran from long-range navigation. – Sentence: – The Acronym for my husband’s company is SAP which stands for Simple Accounting Plans.
Ambiguous (adjective) Definition: Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning. Unclear or inexact because a choice between alternatives has not been made. Sentence: The way that the teacher phrased the question was rather ambiguous. Often, people view society as morally ambiguous because there are so many different ways to see right and wrong.
Infograph (Noun) Definition: An infographic is a collection of imagery, charts, and minimal text that gives an easy-to-understand overview of a topic. Infographics use striking, engaging visuals to communicate information quickly and clearly Sentence: An Infograph is a tool that is an ideal solution when you want to transform masses of information into easy to read visuals.
Anecdote (Noun) Definition: A short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person. Sometimes used as evidence or to support an argument. Sentence: Mr Roche is preoccupied by the monarchy, beginning each of his chapters with an anecdote about the royal family.
Euphemism (Noun) Definition: A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing. Sentence: The company was downsizing their operations, and the staff knew that this was being used as a euphemism for cuts.
Chronological (Adjective) Definition: A record of events starting with the earliest and following the order in which they occurred. Sentence: The entries are in chronological order.