Academic Vocabulary
When something is clearly stated it is....
Explicit
The people were all exulting the arrival of the ship. What does exulting mean?
Celebrating
Counterclaim and rebuttal
What does the following personification mean?
Even the dog laughed at my incompetence.
The person speaking feels dumb.
What household item is sometimes thrown over trees on Halloween by kids and teens playing pranks?
toilet paper
When you must use clues to make an educated guess you are....
inferring
There were ominous dark clouds forming overhead that made Ms. Hooks nervous. What does ominous mean?
a sign of trouble or danger
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
to keep the essay focused on one topic and let the reader know what you're writing about.
What does this metaphor mean?
He was my rock during the hard times.
He helped support me while I was struggling.
Where did yoga originate from?
India
central/main idea
Jason felt exhilarated as the roller coaster twisted and turned through the amusement park. What does exhilarated mean?
to feel very happy
What are the only 2 acceptable ways to cite evidence?
title or author of the text
What does this allusion mean?
I'm no Shakespeare, but I'll do my best.
I'm not that great at writing, but I'll try.
What is the Florida state bird?
Mockingbird
The message of a story or poem is the...
theme
The students dreaded Mr. Davis' monotonous class; every day was the same lesson and activity. What does monotonous mean?
dull or boring because it's always the same
What is the purpose of a counterclaim & rebuttal paragraph?
It strengthens your argument
What does the following allusion mean?
You're a real Einstein.
You're smart.
In some of Pablo Picasso's work, he used what method of attaching paper to canvas?
collage
How do you find the theme of a story?
The student's bright red hair and spiked shoes were a bit outlandish for a Christmas party. What does outlandish mean?
unconventional or strange
yes
What does this allusion mean?
Students are afraid of Mr. Michaud. Students move/hide when he walks down the hallway.
What test do students take before being accepted into college?
SAT or ACT