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Gr 8 W&W, M1 Vocab
Wit & Wisdom (8th Grade) - Module 1 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| align (v.) | 1. to bring into a line. 2. To take sides for or against a party or cause. |
| sprung rhythm (n.) | A poetic rhythm designed to imitate the rhythm of natural speech. |
| mercury (n.) | A heavy, silver-white poisonous metallic element that is liquid and ordinary temperatures. |
| line (n.) | A path that defines the borders of a form, varies in shape and thickness, and can provide information around a work of art through its type and direction. |
| perspectives (n.) | Seeing or understanding a thing from a distinct position and point of view. |
| vanishing point (n.) | The place at which two lines that run beside each other appear to join or meet. |
| collage (n.) | A type of art in which materials such as photographs, images from magazines, cloth, buttons, etc., are pasted to a surface. |
| retrospective | 1. Thinking of events that have happened in the past. 2. Viewing that which is behind. 3. An event that showcases the work of an artist over the entire period of their life. |
| reconstruction (n.) | The act or result of rebuilding or restoring. |
| coherent (adj.) | Easily understood and logically connected |
| correlation (n.) | A link or association between multiple things. |
| linear narrative (n.) | A story that moves chronologically through time, with events described in the order they happened. |
| crossover (n.) | A basketball move; a player quickly dribbles from one hand to the other. A point or place of crossing from one side to the other. The process of achieving success in a different field or style. |
| ironic (adj.) | A difference between what is anitcipated and what actually happens. |
| irony (n.) | A contradiction, a paradox. |
| elipsis (n.) | A punctuation mark that indicates a pause or word that has been left out of a sentence. |
| evocative (adj.) | Usually, brings out a response, thoughts, or feelings, or emotions. |
| elicit (v.) | To bring out something that is latent or hidden. |
| hones (v.) | To make something better for a specific use than it was before. |
| functional (adj.) | Made to have a real and practical use. |
| theory (n.) | 1. A suggestested description of a thing or idea that is often a result of thinking that cannot be physically represented. 2. A scientifically acceptable general principles to explain phenomena. |
| engage | To hire or pay for a service. |
| evoke (v.) | To call forth, to bring to mind. |
| simulation (n.) | A copy or reproduction of a process or circumstance. |
| empathize (v.) | To understand someone else's thoughts, feelings, or situation. |
| utterance (n.) | A vocal statement, spoken or delivered in a loud manner. |
| conjure (v.) | To summon as if by invocation or magic. |
| distilled (adj.) | To take out the most significant part or quality of a thing or idea. |
| whimsy (n.) | The quality or state of being fanciful, an eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind. |
| venerable (adj.) | Deserving honor and respect. |
| recede (v.) | To go back from something with one' and body or one's thoughts and understanding. |
| imagine (v.) | To form a mental picture of |
| imagination (n.) | forming pictures in your mind of things that have not happened or that you did not see or experience The ability of the mind to be creative and resourceful. Forming new ideas or concepts not present to the senses |
| representative (adj.) | A model of something |
| normalized (adj.) | To come back to or reach a condition that is standard or conventional |
| cultural (adj.) | Having to do with culture |
| patronize (v.) | To act as if one were better than; belittle |
| authentic (adj.) | Accurate or genuine, not a copy |
| stereotype (n.) | A received and fixed idea lacking in subtlety or detail that is believed by a large number of people |
| empower (v.) | To give official or legal authority to |
| repress (v.) | To hold in by self-control, to prevent the natural or normal expression, activity, or development of one's anger |
| cover letter (n.) | A letter sent with and explaining other documents |
| ode | a poem that celebrates or praises someone or something |
| free verse | a poem with no formal rhymes, stanzas, or rhythmic patterns |
| list poem | a poem that lists items that relate to a central idea; last item is most important |
| definition poem | title: syllabicated word; 1st stanza; definition; 3 stanzas: "As in" |
| found material poem | reframes language from a found source that is not a poem |
| occasion poem | poem written for, and in response to, a particular event or situation |
| Shakespearean sonnet | 14 lines, rhyme scheme ABAB CDCD EFEF GG (heroic couplet) |
| narrative arc in poetry | linear story = beginning -> middle -> end |
| lyric poem | short, often with song-like properties, conveys emotion |
| tow-voice poem | written like a conversation or a duel |
| spoken-word poem | meant to be performed on stage in front of a live audience |
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