Definition
lament
mourn, sorrow, grief
The dog or the cats is/are outside.
The dog or the cats are outside.
Everybody ought to do (his or her/their) best.
Everybody ought to do his or her best.
I wanted to go for a walk but it started to rain.
I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.
Characterization. What is it and how would an author tell/show characterization?
Characterization is how an author tells the reader what a character is like. Indirect and direct characterization can happen through description, dialogue, internal thoughts, actions/behaviors.
contemplative
The students was/were excited about the field trip.
The students were excited about the field trip.
Neither of the girls brought (her/their) umbrella.
Neither of the girls brought her umbrella.
She studied all night however she still felt unprepared for the exam.
She studied all night; however, she still felt unprepared for the exam.
Symbolism. What is it and provide an example in real life and/or from stories/novels we've read.
Symbolism is when an object represents a larger idea.
pernicious
having a harmful effect in a gradual way
The books, which my sister let me borrow, is/are on the shelf.
The books, which my sister let me borrow, are on the shelf.
Neither Jimmy nor the girls will bring (his/their) speakers.
Neither Jimmy nor the girls will bring their speakers.
I finished my homework now I can relax for the evening.
I finished my homework; now I can relax for the evening.
Metaphor. What is it? Write/recall an example.
A metaphor is a comparison of two things without using like or as.
Is the following word used correctly in the sentence? What is its definition.
His bout of flu left him feeling tired and apathetic.
Yes - showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
Nobody knows/know the trouble I've seen.
Nobody knows the trouble I've seen.
Neither the girls nor Jimmy will bring (his/their) speakers.
Neither the girls nor Jimmy will bring his speakers.
He brought all the essentials for the trip a map a flashlight and plenty of water.
He brought all the essentials for the trip: a map, a flashlight, and plenty of water.
Simile. What is it? Write/recall an example.
A simile is a comparison using like or as.
Is the following sentence used correctly in the sentence? What is the definition?
He made a deliberate decision to speak calmly despite his frustration.
Yes - (Adjective) done intentionally, on purpse, or consciously
Either my mother or my father is/are coming to the meeting.
Either Sam or his sisters will read (his/their) poem at the service.
Either Sam or his sisters will read their poem at the service.
Although it was raining they decided to go hiking anyway.
Although it was raining, they decided to go hiking anyway.
Allusion. What is it? Write/recall an example.
An allusion is where the author/character makes an indirect reference to something (person, historical event, story etc).