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11thGr-EngVocabMidtm
11th Grade English 3 AP - Vocabulary Midterm Exam
Term | Definition |
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alliteration | a repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words |
ambition | a particular goal or aim: something that a person hopes to do or achieve |
anaphora | repetition of a word or phrase at the BEGINNING of successive phrases, clauses, or lines. |
anti-intellectual | opposing or hostile to intellectuals or to an intellectual view or approach |
antithesis | Figure of balance in which 2 contrasting ideas are intentionally juxtaposed, usually through parallel structure; a contrasting of opposing ideas in adjacent phrases, clauses or sentences. It creates a definite and systematic relationship between ideas. |
apostrophe | a strategy in which an absent person, inanimate object ( the sun, for example) or abstract being (Death) is addressed directly. (ex: "Save me...ye heavenly guards!") |
assertion | the act of stating (something) in a strong and definite way |
asyndeton | omission of conjunctions between coordinate phrases, clauses or words (example: They spent the day wondering, searching, thinking, understanding.) |
claim | to say that (something) is true when some people may say it is not true |
connotations | attitudes and feelings associated with a word (example: "he hath turned a heaven into a hell!") |
consecrate | dedicated to a sacred purpose |
defuses | to make (something) less serious, difficult, or tense (Example: Her joke diffused the tension in the room.) |
derogatory | expressing a low opinion of someone or something |
ethos | the fundamental character or spirit of a culture |
imperative sentence | sentence used to command, enjoin, implore, or entreat |
melancholy | mournful, depressed |
pathos | that element in literature that stimulates pity or sorrow |
pedantic | scholarly, academic, bookish |
periodic sentence | a sentence that presents its central meaning in a main clause at the end of the sentence; the main clause is preceded by a phrase or clause that cannot stand alone |
resolve | to find an answer or solution to (something): to settle or solve (something) |
reverence | honor or respect that is felt for or shown to |
sanguine | optimistic, hopeful or confident |
solemnity | the quality of being formal or serious |
spirituality | the quality or state of being concerned with religion or religious matters |
undermines | to make (someone or something) weaker or less effective usually in a secret or gradual way |
hallow | to make holy or set apart for holy use |
dormant | not doing anything at this time: not active but able to become active |
eliciting | to get (a response, information, etc.) from someone |
forges | to move forward slowly and steadily (Example: The ship forged ahead through heavy seas.) |
idolized | to love or admire (someone) very much or too much |
interrogative sentence | The kind of sentence that asks a question and uses a question mark |
lauded | to praise (someone or something) (example: The critics have lauded the best-selling author's newest novel.) |
logos | literary device that can be defined as a statement, sentence or argument used to convince or persuade the targeted audience by employing reason or logic. |
nobly | having, showing, or coming from personal qualities that people admire (such as honesty, generosity, courage, etc.) |
ostracized | to not allow (someone) to be included in a group : to exclude (someone) from a group |
pervade | to spread through all parts of (something) : to exist in every part of (something) |
prestigious | honored or respected |
prosperous | having success usually by making a lot of money |
prowess | great ability or skill |
qualified claim | limited or modified claim (to assert in the face of possible contradiction) |
querulous | complaining in an annoyed way |
rampant | growing quickly and in a way that is difficult to control |
reflection | something that shows the effect, existence, or character of something else |
resignation | an act of giving up a job or position in a formal or official way OR the feeling that something unpleasant is going to happen and cannot be changed |