Vocab Definitions 1
to admire/strive to equal or match, especially by imitating or following a model
emulate
To repeat something for emphasis
reiterate
Wicked opened on Broadway with high ticket sales, rave reviews, and critical ______.
acclaim
Instead of paragraphs, poems are written in _______.
stanzas
** Is WHO a subject or object pronoun? **
subject
no longer in use, usually because something becomes outdated
obsolete
** challenging to find, observe, catch, describe, or achieve **
elusive
The teacher asked for _______ comments and questions related to the lesson.
relevant
This type of figurative language compares two things using "like" or "as"
simile
Please give the paper to Mr. Kirk or (me/I).
me
characterized by resolute fearlessness, bravery, and endurance
intrepid
capable of being perceived or sensed, especially being touched/felt
tangible
Sally has _______ taste in music and likes all types of genres.
generic
The type of figurative language gives human qualities to something that is not human.
personification
_____ are you going to invite to the party?
Who or Whom
Whom
a relationship of mutual understanding or trust between people
rapport
expressing much in few words
concise
** The coffee spill left a very ______ mark on my white shirt. **
conspicuous
This type of figurative language is an extreme exaggeration.
hyperbole
False
Lacking awareness of; not noticing or concerned by
oblivious
to call forth or produce emotions, feelings, and responses
evoke
The snow leopard was very ______, and the researchers had difficulty tracking its movement.
elusive
This type of figurative language includes descriptive words that evoke the five senses.
imagery
Is this sentence punctuated correctly?
The woman, who is a retired teacher now volunteers at the library.
No! This is correct:
The woman, who is a retired teacher, now volunteers at the library.