Vocab
Superficial
Appearing at the surface-level only; lacking depth.
Tom was going to pay for dinner but he realized he forgot his wallet.
Tom was going to pay for dinner, but he realized he forgot his wallet.
The tiger’s __________ behavior made the zookeeper put him on time out. (rebellion)
Rebellious
“A plague o’ both your houses!” (III.i.45).
With his last words, Mercutio curses both the Montagues and the Capulets for their carelessness in contributing to his death. (R&J)
Author of Parable of the Sower
Octavia Butler
Cease
(what would “ceaseless” mean?)
To stop
(ceaseless = nonstop)
Yves is a better boyfriend for Amabelle than Sebastien yet he doesnt completely understand her.
Yves is a better boyfriend for Amabelle than Sebastien, yet he doesn’t completely understand her.
She _____________ snuck down the steps and opened the fridge to grab a midnight snack, trying not to disturb anyone. (tentative)
Tentatively
“My daughter is a chameleon. She’s taken her color from the mere sight of you” (11).
Senora Valencia shows her colorism immediately after her daughter’s birth, when she seemingly blames Amabelle for her daughter having darker skin. (FoB)
Author of Romeo and Juliet
William Shakespeare
A character whose differences from the protagonist highlight something about the protagonist
Foil
Because she played softball and ran track Gigi had to decide which sport to play she wasn’t sure yet.
Because she played softball and ran track, Gigi had to decide which sport to play. She wasn’t sure yet.
I just cant believe hes gone. said Rat Kiley. Curt Lemon. My best friend.
“I just can’t believe he’s gone,” said Rat Kiley. “Curt Lemon. My best friend.”
“You need me to take you and all of your friends off the street so you can go start a church” (267).
Bankole is digesting Lauren’s request to accept her and all of the Earthseed group on his land, or to let her go (all or nothing). Though reluctant at first, he eventually agrees.
Author of The Things They Carried
Tim O'Brien
Vignette
A short true story that has a sort of moral
If Lauren hadn’t founded Earthseed the group would never have formed in fact they’d probably mostly be dead.
If Lauren hadn’t founded Earthseed, the group never would have formed. In fact, they’d probably be mostly dead.
The students were asked to write an __________ essay defending their point of view with evidence. (argument)
Argumentative
“I watched a man die on a trail near the village of My Khe. I did not kill him. But I was present, you see, and my presence was guilt enough” (171).
O’Brien is referring to the chapter “The Man I Killed.” However, he lets us know he didn’t actually kill the man. He does still feel guilt for being there, and he also expresses how making up “story-truth” can sometimes capture how something really felt, more than just the facts.
Author of Farming of Bones
Edwidge Danticat
The Haitian Creole AND Spanish words for Parsley
Pesi / perejil
Holden a known liar couldnt be trusted to tell his teachers the truth let alone himself.
Holden, a known liar, couldn't be trusted to tell his teachers the truth, let alone himself.
“I thought you said you were going to pick up popsicles for the party Marta said. I never promised that. Luke replied.”
“I thought you said you were going to pick up popsicles for the party,” Marta said.
“I never promised that,” Luke replied.
“They make us stand in lines of six on the edge of the cliff. Then they come back to the truck to get more. They have six jump over the cliff, then another six, then another…” (171).
Tibon, a surviving cane worker, recounts the details of his capture to Amabelle. This impacts her so much because she believes Sebastien was captured, and she is forced to face the fate that may have befallen him.
All 3 book choice authors
Jennifer De Leon
Kiese Laymon
JD Salinger