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"Casey at the Bat"
Vocabulary Words
| Word | Definition | Part of Speech | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sphere | A round object such as a basketball or globe. | noun | The ball was shaped in a sphere. |
| Applaud | To clap your hands to show approval. | verb | The crows applauded after the actors performed. |
| Despair | Complete lack of hope. | noun | The girl put her hands over her face to hide her despair. |
| Multitude | A great number of people or things. | noun | There was a multitude of people at the parade. |
| Outlook | Expectation or belief about the future. | noun | The girl had a happy outlook on life. |
| Recoil | To move away suddenly from something unpleasant. | verb | The people recoiled from the animal. |
| Narrative Poem | Form of poetry that tells a story. | noun | "Casey at the Bat" is a narrative poem. |
| Context Clues | Hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word. | noun | I used context clues to help me figure out the word. |
| Precede | To come before | verb | The girl preceded to the studio. |
| Force | Strength or power. | noun | The hit has full force. |