Vocab - 1
Definition: sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others
compassion
Is the dash correctly used?
The concert was amazing — it exceeded all our expectations.
Yes
Well-meaning and kindly
benevolent
What is the benefit of using polysyndeton?
It creates rhythm and slows down the reader
To speed up, or accelerate the process of something
expedite
able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult circumstances
resilient
Is this a hyphen or a dash?
The well-known author signed books at the store.
Believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity
cynical
What is this an example of? Life is a roller coaster.
Metaphor
To exclude from a society or group
ostracize
having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully
competent
What is this an example of?
I went to the store I bought milk and eggs I came home.
run-on sentence
To speed up, or accelerate the process of something
expedite
What is this an example of?
In the movie "Jaws," the audience knows there's a dangerous shark in the water, but the swimmers are blissfully unaware.
Dramatic irony
unselfish concern for the well-being of others
altruism
extremely or hopelessly bad or severe; very bad
abysmal
What is this an example of?
It was raining, we decided to stay inside.
comma splice
What is the definition for condescending?
when you treat someone as if you are more important or more intelligent than them; demonstrating arrogance
What is this an example of?
I literally never say the word 'no'
hyperbole
Use egregious in a sentence
:) or :(
refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind
adamant
Fill in the blank with effect or affect
The new policy will _______ all employees.
affect
What part of speech is pervasive?
adjective
What is this?
The rich man drove his luxury car past the homeless shelter.
juxtaposition
Use concede in a sentence
:) or :(