Vocabulary
Having the ability to communicate effectively, smoothly, and eloquently
Articulate
Repeated too often, overused, not original, lacks originality
Trite
A heavy rain or flood/overwhelming amount
deluge
The heavy rain ________ the creek and led to massive flooding.
deluged
The beginning of the story
exposition
Worthy, impressive in strength, intelligence, or excellence
Formidable
** Implied, hinted at, understood but not directly stated. **
Implicit
Obvious to the eye or mind; attention-getting
conspicuous
Sally has ______ taste in music and enjoys pop, country, rock, and hip-hops.
eclectic
The life lesson/message of the story.
Theme
To speed up matters; accelerate; quicken; make more efficient.
Expedite
Clearly stated, obvious, crystal-clear
Explicit
self-analysis; the process of reflection
introspection
I was completely _________ while trying to decipher the instructions, which were written in French. I don't speak French!
flummoxed
This type of conflict might include a character's negative thoughts and feelings.
Character vs. self
Having or showing initiative, resourcefulness, & creativity.
Enterprising
Great coolness, composure, confidence, especially when under pressure.
Aplomb
a rule or guideline
principle
Patton pride includes the ______ of perseverance, respect, and integrity.
principles
** How would you punctuate the title of a poem? **
Quotation Marks and capitalized letters of important words
Warm, welcoming, genuinely friendly
Cordial
Weak, ineffective, lacking strength
Feeble
important, significant, primary
principal
Josh Feinsilber, an innovative and _________ businessman, created Gimkit as a high school student in 2017.
enterprising
How would you punctuate the title of a newspaper?
Italics and capitalized letters of important words