Vocab Definitions 1
to admire/strive to equal or match, especially by imitating or following a model
emulate
To repeat something for emphasis
reiterate
Wicked opened on Broadway with high ticket sales, rave reviews, and critical ______.
acclaim
Instead of paragraphs, poems are written in _______.
stanzas
** Is WHO a subject or object pronoun? **
subject
no longer in use, usually because something becomes outdated
obsolete
challenging to find, observe, catch, describe, or achieve
elusive
The teacher asked for _______ comments and questions related to the lesson.
relevant
*** This type of figurative language compares two things using "like" or "as" ***
simile
Please give the paper to Mr. Kirk or (me/I).
me
characterized by resolute fearlessness, bravery, and endurance
intrepid
capable of being perceived or sensed, especially being touched/felt
tangible
Sally has _______ taste in music and likes all types of genres.
eclectic
The type of figurative language gives human qualities to something that is not human.
personification
*** _____ are you going to invite to the party?
Who or Whom ***
Whom
Complex, very detailed, and elaborate
intricate
expressing much in few words
concise
The coffee spill left a very ______ mark on my white shirt.
conspicuous
This type of figurative language is an extreme exaggeration.
hyperbole
False
Lacking awareness of; not noticing or concerned by
oblivious
to call forth or produce emotions, feelings, and responses
evoke
The snow leopard was very ______, and the researchers had difficulty tracking its movement.
elusive
This type of figurative language includes descriptive words that evoke the five senses.
imagery