Definitions # 1
to give a description of/show in a picture
Depict
seeming unaffected by emotions or pain; impassive
Stoic
ecstatic
Is WHO a subject or object pronoun?
subject
This type of figurative language describes a non-living thing with human-like qualities.
personification
To attempt with great effort; an intent to accomplish something
Endeavor
*** a feeling of alarm or dread ***
Trepidation
The quarterback is an important position, ________ to the team's success.
ecstatic, stoic, transpire, integral
integral
*** What type of sentence? Although the forecast called for several inches of snow, there were only a few flurries. ***
Complex
How would you punctuate the title of a newspaper if typing?
Italics
sharply exact, specific, and/or accurate
Precise
skillful in physical movements, especially of the hands
Dexterous
The delicate vase was placed in a ________position near the edge of the table.
integral, precarious, stoic, impeccable
Precarious
*** (Who/Whom) are you inviting to the birthday party? ***
Whom
Who wrote the poem "Hope is the thing with feathers"?
Emily Dickinson
without fault or error, immaculate
Impeccable
to come about, happen, or occur
Transpire
The child prodigy displayed a ___________ talent for playing the piano, shocking the audience.
ecstatic, stoic, prodigious, transpire
prodigious
Identify the subject, direct object, and indirect object: Sally baked a cake for Bob.
Sally, cake, Bob
In the poem "Dreams," the poet compares a life without dreams to these two things.
broken-winged bird & barren field
so great in size, force, or magnitude to elicit awe
Prodigious
having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
Intricate
The detailed stitching of the embroidery was beautifully _______.
intricate
Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: I sneeze often during spring if I have not taken my allergy medicine.
if I have not taken my allergy medicine.
In the poem "Change," the poet uses these two color adjectives to describe the fall leaves.
golden and crimson