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Relating to a hundredth anniversary
Centennial
Encircle (a person or part of the body) with a belt or band.
To prepare oneself for something difficult or challenging.
Gird
make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
Expedite
unable to be changed, satisfied, or stopped
implacable
What does "pestilence" mean?
a fatal epidemic disease,
esp. bubonic plague
make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or disputed matter.
Adjudicate
Luminary
a person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere.
a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.
What does MLA stand for and what edition are we following?
Modern Language Association, 9th
Who wrote "Early Autumn"?
Langston Hughes
Disgruntled is . . .
angry or dissatisfied
Spurious
not being what it purports to be; false or fake.
Gratuitous
uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted.
An American writer/poet
Gothic literature, wrote "The Masque of The Red Death" and "The Oval Portrait"
Had a sad upbringing and lost important people in his life
Essay writing: For book titles and/or long texts they should be. . .
Italicized
Equilibrium
a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced.
a public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election by a political party or candidate.
Manifesto
Suffice is. . .
enough or adequate
What is Edgar Allan Poe's wife's full name?
Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe
Who are the characters in "The Oval Portrait"?
The narrator, Pedro, The Painter and his wife.
Use "Illusory" in a complete sentence
Answer varies:
I tend to have an illusory mindset when pondering over the weirdest subjects.
2. I found it illusory for him to approach her that way.
Use "mesmerize" in a question.
Answer varies
an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
Precedent
In five sentences or less, give us a brief summary of "The Masque of The Red Death"
Answer Varies
What are the three appeals of persuasion? What do they mean?
Ethos, Logos, Pathos
Ethos-Credibility
Logos-Facts, data, reasoning, logic
Pathos- Emotions