Vocabulary
What is the definition of "jaded"
bored, lacking enthusiasm
"stealthily" is an....
adverb
Define "epitome"
A perfect example of something; ideal
What does MLA stand for?
Modern Language Association
In the story My Forbidden Face with whom does the main character live?
Her father, mother and sisters.
What is the definition of "pensive"
quietly thoughtful
What is the past tense of the verb "to bite"
bit
Define "denizens"
inhabitants, occupants of a place
Why are citations important?
They give credit where it's due!
Who is the main character in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings?
Margaurite Johnson
What is the definition of "infuriated"
extremely angry
An interjection is...
a sudden remark expressing a spontaneous feeling or reaction
Define "insidiously"
in a gradual, yet harmful, way
In Works Cited pages, does the first name or the last name of the author get listed first?
The last name, then the first name
In the poem "First Lesson" who is the speaker addressing?
His daughter.
What is the definition of "relegated"?
dismissed to a lower rank
Give an example of an indefinite pronoun
anything, something, anyone, everyone
Define "Mosque"
A Muslim place of worship
Are website addresses included in a Works Cited page for articles found on the internet?
YES!
In the story "The Bass, The River and Sheila Mant" who is the main character?
A fourteen year old boy.
What is the definition of "scull"
an oar used for rowing
The word "after" is usually what part of speech?
a preposition
Define "seething"
filled with intense, but unexpressed, anger
For in-text citations of poems, what information is included inside the parenthesis?
The author's last name and the line numbers of the quoted lines from the poem.
In the poem "Good Night, Willie Lee, I'll See You In the Morning" who is Willie Lee?
The speaker's father.