Vocabulary Vault
This vocabulary word means a Spanish warrior.
What is conquistador?
A small numbered note at the bottom of a page that provides additional info about the text.
What is a footnote?
In "The World on the Turtle's Back", what animal eventually succeeds in bringing soil up from beneath the water?
What is the muskrat?
Which word is the reflexive pronoun?
Tania taught herself how to apply her makeup.
What is herself?
When writing a multi-paragraph essay, what should you do at the beginning of each new paragraph?
What is indent?
You may need to go to Kroger if you are running low on ____________. This word means food supply.
What is provisions?
This is information or details taken directly from a text to support an answer or claim.
What is textual evidence?
What is one major motivation behind Balboa's actions as he explores the New World?
a. He wants to be a farmer.
b. He wants to return immediately to Spain.
c. He seeks wealth, power, and recognition.
d. He wants to study the Native Americans' culture.
What is C--wealth, power, and recognition?
Which sentence uses a reflexive pronoun correctly?
a. Jada and myself completed the tasks.
b. Mrs. MJ gave the papers to himself and Samir.
c. Myself will finish the assignment tonight.
d. Jovani taught himself how to drive.
What is D--Jovani taught himself how to drive?
Which sentence is the strongest argumentative claim?
a. School starts too early.
b. Many students think that school should start later.
c. High schools should begin later because additional sleep can improve students' health and academic performance.
What is C?
A synonym for cede is...
What is give away, surrender, or relinquish?
The lessons learned in a text.
What is theme?
Which statement BEST describes Cabeza de Vaca's change?
a. He becomes increasingly afraid of the Natives.
b. He recognizes their humanity and develops greater understanding of their culture.
c. He concludes that Spaniards should avoid the New World entirely.
What is B--recognizes their humanity and culture?"
Identify the infinitive phrase and explain it's function.
The explorers hoped to reach the settlement before nightfall.
What is to reach the settlement; it completes the idea of what the explorers hoped to do?
What is the purpose of the 2 Hows in our thesis statement formula?
What is they identify the 2 main reasons, ideas, or points the writer will use to develop and support his or her claim?
Balboa had organized the rebellion, supplanted the governor—all of this done with great efficiency and intelligence.
In this sentence, supplanted means...?
What is to take the place of; overthrow?
Read this sentence: After betraying his closes friend, Kevin was called Judas by his classmates.
Why is Judas an allusion, and what does this allusion suggest about Kevin?
What is it is an allusion because it references the biblical figure Judas who is known for betraying Jesus. It suggests that Kevin is viewed as a betrayer and disloyal person?
Which theme is BEST supported by Anne Bradstreet's poem?
a. Material possessions determine happiness.
b. Faith prevents bad things from happening to you.
c. People should not become attached to their family.
d. Faith can help you cope with devasting loss.
What is D--faith can help you cope?
Yesterday, the explorers travel for several hours before stopping to rest. One member of the group blamed himself for choosing the difficult route.
There is a grammar error. Identify the error and tell us how to correct it.
What is "travel" should be traveled because the explorers did this yesterday...in the past?
What's missing?
Social media can negatively affect teenagers because it creates pressure to fit in and encourages constant comparison with others.
What is the WHY is missing?
The vocabulary word that means seemingly endless.
What is interminable?
Read the passage: The travelers entered the region with little food remaining.¹ Despite their difficulties, they continued their journey.
¹Historical records indicate that the group had already lost nearly half of its supplies.
How does the footnote help the author communicate the seriousness of the travelers’ situation?
What is the footnote provides specific historical information showing how limited their supplies were. It helps the reader understand that the travelers were facing a serious challenge rather than simply experiencing a minor inconvenience?
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What do "The World on the Turtle's Back" & "Upon the Burning of Our House" have in common?
What is both texts use beliefs about the spiritual world to explain or make sense of human experiences?
Read the sentence below. It contains 3 errors. Identify and correct all 3.
Yesterday, Kyle walk to the media Center to studied for his exam.
What is walk should be walked, media should be Media, and studied should be study.
Proofread, identify the 4 errors, and explain how to fix them.
Many students believe school uniforms should be required. uniforms can reduce distractions and make getting ready for school easier. I think uniforms are good. Students may also feel less pressure to compete over clothing, this can create a more focused learning environment.
What is