Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
U3 Vocab
Study
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| active voice | (n) the form a transitive verb takes when it expresses an action done by it's subject (subject + verb + object) "Using active voice in your writing makes it more engaging." |
| contribute | (v) to add or give something to help support a specific idea or reach a common purpose. "The company decided to contribute a portion of its profits to charity." |
| imply | (v) to strongly suggest something that is not expressly stated "The empty shelves imply that the store is out of stock." |
| reinforce | (v) to strengthen or support an idea, usually with additional material. "The government plans to reinforce the border controls." |
| stanza | (n) A group of lines in a poem, often separated by spaces, (the paragraph of a poem). "Each stanza has four lines." |
| alliteration | (n) When the same sound or letters appear at the beginning of words in a sentence/phrase. "Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore, showcasing alliteration." |
| allusion | (n) A figure of speech in which a writer makes a reference to a famous story, person, object, or event. "He made an allusion to the famous painting during his speech." |
| hyperbole | (n) An exaggeration to drive in a point. "Her claim of seeing a ghost was clearly a hyperbole to grab attention." |
| metaphor | (n) comparing two things that are not alike without using like or as. "Her bright smile was a metaphor for her sunny personality." |
| personification | (n) Given human characteristics as to give inanimate objects, or ideas. "The author used personification to describe the flowers dancing in the wind." |
| simile | (n) comparing two things that are not alike using like or as. "The storm raged on, the thunder booming like cannons, a powerful simile for its force." |
| symbolism | (n) using objects, characters, actions, events, etc. (symbols) to represent or signify something more profound or abstract than its literal existence. "The flag is a powerful symbolism of a nation's values and identity." |
| suspense | (n) when the reader experiences uncertainty on how the plot will progress or what a character's motivation is. "The suspense was killing him as he waited for the results of the test." |
| foreshadowing | (n) a literary device where the author or speaker provides hints to later events/things that will happen in a narrative. "The eerie silence in the house was a foreshadowing indication of something terrible about to happen." |
| Latin Suffix -tion | turns a verb into a noun, the act of. A word that uses it is partition. It means the action or state of dividing or being divided into parts. "The new science fiction movie was quite exhilarating, and the ticket polls showed for it." |
| Latin Prefix sus-/ sub- | under or below. A word that uses this is substitute. It means a person or thing acting or serving in a place of others "The yellow, spacious submarine embarked on its conquest through danger filled waters and still managed to emerge unscathed." |
| subconscious | (n) mental activity that occurs without someone’s being aware of it "His subconscious fears were manifesting in his nightmares." |
| suspicion | (n) feeling of doubt or mistrust "I have a suspicion that she is lying." |
| despised | (v) hated; scorned "He was despised by his classmates for being different." |
| deterioration | (n) the process of becoming worse. "The deterioration in air quality has been linked to an increase in respiratory diseases." |
| introspective | (adj) thoughtful; inward-looking "The artist's introspective paintings convey a sense of deep emotion." |
| regression | (n) return to a previous, less advanced state "The regression line on the scatter plot showed a negative correlation between the variables." |
| competence | (n) The ability to do something successfully or efficiently. "The company is known for its competence in delivering quality products." |
| stagnate | (v) cease developing; become inactive or dull "The lack of investment caused the company's growth to stagnate." |
| conduits | (n) channels for conveying water and other fluids. "Water flows through the conduits in the underground system." |
| toil | (v) Work extremely hard or incessantly (can be a noun). "After a long day of toil, he finally finished his work." |
| strife | (n) angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict "The country was torn apart by political strife." |
| blithe | (adj) happy or joyous. "The blithe laughter of the children filled the room." |
| sages | (n) profoundly wise men, especially ones who feature in ancient history or legend. "The ancient sages of Hyrule got reactivated once Link took back the Master Sword and found Zelda" |
| lore | (n) a body of traditions and knowledge on a subject or held by a particular group typically passes from person to person by word of mouth. "The book is filled with ancient lore about wizards and magical creatures." |
| meddling | (v) interfere in or busy oneself with something that is not one's concern. "His meddling sister always interferes with his relationships." |
| barren | (adj) showing no results of achievements; unproductive. "The desert is a barren landscape with no signs of life." |
| imagery | (n) language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, or smell) to help the reader image a text or to experience an event like the author. "The poet used vivid imagery to paint a picture of the sunset." |
Created by:
poopoopants
Popular English Vocabulary sets