Vocab 1
The state or quality of being frank, open, and sincere in speech or expression
What is cabdor?
Self-centered; having little or no regard for the interests, attitudes, or beliefs of others
What is egocentric?
Sociable and fond of company
What is the bolded word in the following sentence:
I found a large squirrel starring hungrily at my cat this morning.
What is an adjective?
The people to whom a piece of writing is addressed
A person who acts servile toward someone important in order to gain advantage
a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence, situation, or character
What is an enigma?
Of vital importance; crucial
The bolded word in the following sentence:
The gnarly wave made the surfer crash into the ocean.
What is a verb?
An objection that might be made against a claim you are making
What is a counterclaim?
Indifferent to or bored with life; unimpressed
Large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use
What is cumbersome?
Looking exhausted and unwell
What is haggard?
The bolded word in the following sentence:
How do you expect to get ahead in life if you spend all your money on spaghetti?
What is a pronoun?
Formal ways of thinking that lead to making and supporting a logical, informed argument
What is reasoning?
The mood, character, quality, tone, atmosphere, etc., particularly of an environment
What is ambiance
Abundant in supply
To gather or collect
What is garner?
The bolded word in the following sentence:
There are few people that complete crosswords more quickly than Sebastian.
What is an adverb?
A way to persuade the audience using reason, facts, statistics
Utterly unyielding in attitude or opinion in spite of all appeals
Adament
Hard to express or define; difficult to find
wicked or atrocious
Heinous
The bolded word in the following sentence:
If you are going to do well on this test, then you had better know your stuff.
What is an article?
Ways the writer uses evidence to support the argument and persuade the audience; includes ethos, pathos, and logos
What are appeals?