Vocab Definitions
What is Personification?
Google Definition: the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form.
Define Menacing.
Google Definition: suggesting the presence of danger; threatening.
Define Asphyxiated.
Google Definition: kill (someone) by depriving them of air.
Define Profoundly.
Google Definition: to a profound extent; extremely.
Define Exemption.
Google Definition: the process of freeing or state of being free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
What is a Simile?
Google Definition: a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid.
Define Tenacious.
Google Definition: tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely.
Define Accompany.
Google Definition: go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.
Define Allegedly.
Google Definition: used to convey that something is claimed to be the case or have taken place, although there is no proof.
Define Burden.
Google Definition: a load, typically a heavy one.
What is Symbolism?
Google Definition: the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Define Vain.
Google Definition: having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth.
Define Coax.
Google Definition: gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something.
Define Vaguely.
Ms. Marsillo's Definition: in a way that is uncertain or unclear
Define Summary.
Google Definition: a brief statement or account of the main points of something.
What is a Theme?
Google Definition: The subject at hand.
Define Devious.
Google Definition: showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals.
Define Griping.
Google Definition: express a complaint or grumble about something, especially something trivial.
Define Preferably.
Google Definition: ideally; if possible.
Define Convulsions.
Google Definition: a sudden, violent, irregular movement of a limb or of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles and associated especially with brain disorders such as epilepsy, the presence of certain toxins or other agents in the blood, or fever in children.
What is a Rhetoric?
Google Definition: the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.
Define Loathsome.
Google Definition: causing hatred or disgust; repulsive.
Define Ponder.
Google Definition: think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.
Define Objectively.
Google Definition: in a way that is not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.
Define Vocation.
Google Definition: a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation.