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11th G-SP-October

October Spelling Activities for 11th Grade

TermDefinition
anomaly Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
phenomenon A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question.
extrapolate To estimate or conclude something by assuming that existing trends will continue or that a current method will remain applicable.
interpolate To insert something of a different nature into something else; to estimate an intermediate value from a sequence of known values.
exposition The part of a play, book, etc., that provides background information about the characters, setting, and other initial details.
narrative A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
fallacy A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.
paradox A statement or proposition that, despite sound reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory.
proposition A statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion.
assertion A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.
structuralism A method of inquiry that seeks to uncover the deep or underlying structures that shape things like language, literature, and society.
postmodernism A late-20th-century movement in the arts, philosophy, and architecture that represents a departure from modernism. It is characterized by skepticism toward universal truths and grand narratives.
didactic Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.
allegorical A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
third-person limited A narrative point of view in which the narrator knows only the thoughts and feelings of a single character, while other characters are presented only externally.
recognition The action or process of recognizing or being recognized. In literature, it is the moment when a character makes a critical discovery or gains new insight.
reversal A change to an opposite or contrary direction, position, or course of action. In drama, it is a sudden and unexpected turn of events.
farce A comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay and typically including crude characterization and ludicrously improbable situations.
slapstick Comedy based on deliberately clumsy actions and humorously embarrassing events.
comprehensibility The ability to be understood; intelligible.
readability The ease with which a reader can understand a written text.
agreement A negotiated and typically legally binding arrangement between parties as to a course of action.
alignment The arrangement of something in a straight line or in correct relative positions.
optimization The action of making the best or most effective use of a situation or resource.
refinement The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.
contradiction A combination of statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposed to one another.
paradox A statement or proposition that, despite sound reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory.
classify Arrange (a group of people or things) in classes or categories according to shared qualities or characteristics.
categorize Place in a particular class or group.
exchange An act of giving something and receiving something else in return.
negotiation Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.
poetics The study of literary works or genres from a structural, formalist, or theoretical perspective.
narratology The branch of knowledge or literary criticism that deals with the structure and function of narrative and its themes, conventions, and symbols.
gloss An explanation of a difficult or obscure word or phrase.
lexicon The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge.
clarify Make (a statement or situation) less confusing and more comprehensible.
expound To present and explain (a theory or idea) in detail.
approve To officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.
sanction A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule. It can also mean official permission or approval.
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