test vocab ☆
to note similarity between two texts or ideas
ex. _____ and contrast these two texts
what is comparison?
sparks your interest or curiosity
what does pique mean?
evidence from the text
OR
individual features or facts
what are details?
being evicted from one’s native country for political or punitive reasons
hint : a synonym for banish
what does exile mean?
a brief retelling of the story
what is a summary?
a very subtle change in expression, sound or meaning
what is nuance?
to prove a point
(ex. she showed evidence from the text)
what is the definition of support?
functioning below the level of consciousness
hint : a synonym for subconscious
what is does subliminal mean?
how something grows or shapes, like a character
what is development?
a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion
OR
having a very sudden fit/tantrum
what is a paroxysm?
having an effect on something else
what is impact?
having no cunning or deceit
what does artless mean?
to give something
(ex. she added onto the conversation)
what is the definition of contribute?
something forbidden, especially by authority
what is the definition of verboten?
to communicate a message or point
OR
to get across
what is the definition of convey?
to approach and address someone boldly or aggressively
what is the definition of accost?
the power to have an effect on something
(ex. a good deed might inspire others)
what is influence?
three celestial bodies lined up in an almost straight line
hint : it starts with ”sy”
what is a syzygy?
if you get this right you get 600 points, this is difficult lol
noteworthy
what does significant mean?
to speak vaguely and ambiguously on purpose, with the intention of misleading someone.
what is the definition of equivocate?