Vocab
What are the TWO definitions of grudge?
A feeling of resentment
To be unwilling to give
What is narrative writing?
A type of writing that focuses on a story or recounts a series of events.
What are the TWO definitions of possess?
to have or to own
to get power or control over
What is a simple subject? What is a compound sentence?
A main word or words that tell what or whom a sentence is about.
A sentence with two or more clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.
What is a synonym for "sneer"?
scorned
What is an synonym for the word "futile"?
hopeless
What is the difference between argument and persuasive writing?
Argument writing relies soley on facts and persuasive uses logos, ethos and pathos, also appealing to emotion.
What is the definition of abbreviate?
Correctly give an example.
to shorten by leaving out certain parts
ex. Street-St
ex. Doctor-Dr
"tele" is a prefix that means ____, "graph" is a root that means ____, together they make "telegraph" which means _____.
far away, writing, writing from far away
What does it mean to be unruly?
To be badly behaved
What does it mean for something to be fanciful?
Not based on reason, unrealistic
What is a hook? What is the purpose of a hook?
The first line of your introduction paragraph, it is used to grab the reader's attention.
What is a synonym of the word "unanimity"?
Agreement
What is the theme of the story?
The lesson or message
Correctly use the word "inspire" in a sentence.
Definition: To fill with emotion or great excitement
What is a synonym AND an antonym for the word "exclude"?
Synonym: Leave out
Antonym: Include
How do expository essays differ from argument essays? How are they similar?
Expository essays are informative and do not take an opinion, whereas argument essays argue for one side. They are similar in that they both use research to support their claims.
What does it mean for something to be majority?
Correctly use the word in a sentence.
More than half
What are the 5 components of a plot diagram?
Exposition, Rising action, Climax, Falling action, Resolution
What is the definition of persevere?
Correctly use it in a sentence.
To refuse to give up despite difficulties
What are the 2 definitions of the word "appropriate". Correctly use both in two separate sentences.
1. suitable or right for the purpose
2. to set aside for a particular purpose
What is a nuanced claim? List the 3 components that make a nuanced claim.
a clear position, address the other side and 3 reasons.
What are the 2 definitions of the word "prejudice".
Correctly use both in two separate sentences.
1. An opinion or strong feeling formed without careful thought to the facts
2. To cause to have such a feeling
What does the root "bio" mean?
What are two words that are made from the root "bio"?
Explain what they mean based on the root.
life; biography, biology
What is the definition of "resolute"?.
Correctly use the word in a sentence.
Determined not to give in, unyielding