Vocab Words
Define miserly.
Name the vocabulary word that means having a dark color or complexion.
Define characterization.
What is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of the characters?
Fill in the blank with the missing vocabulary word.
Because the ___________ did not receive the required number of signatures, it will not be brought before a council vote
Who is Washington Irving?
Define Buccaneer.
Name the vocabulary word that means "incapable of being taken or entered by force"
Is this statement direct or indirect.
Margaret lost everything in a house fire; she is homeless.What is direct?
Fill in the blank with the missing vocabulary word.
Because Margaret is a __________, she seems to enjoy starting arguments with her friends and family members.
What is a termagant?
According to the textbook, the author goes by 2 pseudonyms (pen names). What are they?
Who/ What is Jonathan Oldstyle and Diedrich Knickerbocker?
Define clamor.
What is a loud and sustained noise?
Name the vocabulary word that means "clothing; especially when distinctive or for a particular occasion"
What is garb?
What is the main difference between direct and indirect characterization?
Answers should include:
Direct tells and Indirect shows.
Fill in the blank with the missing vocabulary word?
The _____________ for season tickets began as soon as the soccer fans learned their favorite player was returning to their team.
Who is the stranger in the story?
Who/ What is the devil?
Name the vocabulary word that means "a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot"
Is this statement direct or indirect?
“Bill sighed as he looked at the offer of a gym membership. He really should join. But just thinking about it made beads of sweat collect at the top of his bald spot.”
What is indirect?
Fill in the blank with the missing vocabulary word?
Having been a single mother for many years, Nat was quite ___________ when the last of her children left home.
What job does Tom Walker turn down?
Define superfluous.
What is being beyond what is sufficient or required; extra; unnecessary?
Name the vocabulary word that means "to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of; to appease"
What is propitiated?
What is STEAL? S=Speech, T=Thoughts, E=Effect on Others/People, A=Actions, L=Looks.
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word.
His extravagance and ___________ were balanced by a natural dignity and reserve.
What is ostentation?
List the 4 names that the devil goes by.