English 9 Vocab

Vocab

100

What is an Adjectival Phrase?

A Phrase that's headed by an adjective & provides context, clarity, or details that support that adjective.

200

What is a Verb Phrase?

A group of words including a verb and its complements, objects, or other modifiers that functions syntactically as a verb.

300

What is a Noun Phrase?

A word or group of words that functions in a sentence as subject, object, or prepositional object.

400

What is a Prepositional Phrase?

A modifying phrase consisting of a preposition and its object.

500

What is a Homonym?

Each of two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins.

Vocab (Continued)

100

What is Satire?

The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

200

What is a syntax?

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

300

What is a dialogue?

Cnversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie.

400

What is an Epistle?

A letter.

500

What is a Memoir?

A historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources.

Vocab (Continued)

100

What is an Adverbial Phrase?

A group of words that functions as an adverb.

200

What is a gerund?

A form that is derived from a verb but that functions as a noun, in English ending in -ing, e.g., asking in do you mind my asking you?

300

What is Irony?

The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.