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Vocabulary I
Vocabulary II
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Literary Elements
Word Parts
100
An adjective to describe someone who thinks they are superior, or better.
What is supercilious
100
When one is clear and concise in their explanations.
What is coherent
100
They eat there food! The correct way to spell this.
What is their
100
A comparison of two things, using like or as
What is a simile
100
confine or squeeze
What is strict
200
A brief look into something without giving to much away
What is a synopsis
200
Where a word comes from and when it first appeared
What is etymology/derived
200
There going on vacation. The correct way to spell this.
What is they're
200
A comparison of two things without using like or as
What is a metaphor
200
To believe
What is cred
300
Actively reading, while circling key terms, underlining key concepts, and writing down marginalia.
What is annotating the text
300
The feeling one gets from a word, phrase, or piece of literature.
What is connotation
300
I love to go their for pizza The correct way to spell this
What is there
300
A phrase or expression that means something different then what the words actually say
What is an idiom
300
Forth or forward
What is pro
400
Being happy, excited, and feeling wonderful.
What is jubilation
400
The actual dictionary definition, or meaning of a word
What is Denotation
400
The author of the memoir A Long Way Gone.
Who is Ishmael Beah
400
The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or forceful effect.
What is irony
400
The Latin prefix super
What is above
500
Harsh and abusive language, such as cursing, that may offend certain people.
What is vituperation
500
Setting free; removing from a difficult situation
What is extricating
500
Stephanie, Mrs. Larson, and Texas are examples of these
What are proper nouns
500
Given human like characteristics to an inanimate object
What is personification
500
someone who is believable
What is credible