Question 1

Active voice

Accepted Answer

POS: n.
Definition: the form a transitive verb takes when it expresses an action done by its subject. (subject + verb + object) 
Example sentence: The author wrote in the active voice to make their work more engaging.

Question 2

Contribute

Accepted Answer

POS: v.
Definition: To add or give something to help support a specific idea or reach a common purpose.
Example sentence: I try to contribute to food drives when I can.

Question 3

Imply

Accepted Answer

POS: v.
Definition: To strongly suggest something that is not expressly stated.
Example sentence: I tend to imply what I mean instead of just saying it.

Question 4

Reinforce

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POS: v.
Definition: To strengthen or support an idea, usually with additional material.
Example sentence: I included a counterclaim to reinforce my essay.

Question 5

Stanza

Accepted Answer

POS: n.
Definition: A group of lines in a poem, often separated by spaces. (the “paragraph” of a poem)
Example sentence: There were three stanzas in the poem.

Question 6

Alliteration

Accepted Answer

POS: n.
Definition: Language that appeals to the senses to help the reader imagine a text or to experience an event like the author.
Example sentence: Fair is foul, and foul is fair in the filthy air.

Question 7

Allusion

Accepted Answer

POS: n.
Definition: Using objects, characters, actions, events, etc. (symbols) to represent or signify something more profound or abstract than its literal existence.
Example sentence: You're a regular Einstein!

Question 8

Hyperbole

Accepted Answer

POS: n.
Definition: An exaggeration to drive in a point.
Example sentence: It's so fluffy, I'm gonna die!

Question 9

Imagery

Accepted Answer

POS: n.
Definition: 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.
Example sentence: She uses imagery to develop her story.

Question 10

Metaphor

Accepted Answer

POS: n.
Definition: Compares two things that are not alike without using like or as.
Example sentence: You are my sunshine.

Question 11

Personification

Accepted Answer

POS: n.
Definition: Gives human characteristics to inanimate objects, animals, or ideas.
Example sentence: The leaves danced in the wind.

Question 12

Simile

Accepted Answer

POS: n.
Definition: Compares two things that are not alike using like or as.
Example sentence: I ran like the wind.

Question 13

Symbolism

Accepted Answer

POS: n.
Definition: Using objects, characters, actions, etc. (symbols) to represent/signify something more profound/abstract than it's literal existence.
Example sentence: The fantasy story used symbolism to help readers understand the flow of magic.

Question 14

Suspense

Accepted Answer

POS: n.
Definition: When the reader experiences uncertainty about how the plot will progress or what a character’s motivation is.
Example sentence: I couldn't look away from the book; there was so much suspense!

Question 15

Foreshadowing

Accepted Answer

POS: n.
Definition: A literary device where the author or speaker provides hints to later events/things that will happen in a narrative
Example sentence: The author used so much foreshadowing that I knew exactly what would happen.

Question 16

Latin suffix -tion

Accepted Answer

Defintion of -tion: Turns a v. into a n.; "the act of"
Word using -tion: Deterioration  
Definition of deterioration: Process of becoming worse.
Sentence using deterioration: Humans often go through physical deterioration as they get older.

Question 17

Latin prefix sus-/sub-

Accepted Answer

Defintion of sus-/sub-: Under or below
Word using sus-/sub-: Subconscious
Definition of subconscious: Mental activity that occurs without someone's being aware of it.
Sentence using subconscious: Dreams are controlled by your subconscious.

Question 18

Subconscious

Accepted Answer

POS: n.
Definition: Mental activity that occurs without someone's being aware of it.
Example sentence: Dreams are controlled by your subconscious.

Question 19

Suspicion

Accepted Answer

POS: n.
Definition: Feeling of doubt or mistrust.
Example sentence: I had the suspicion that he was misleading me on purpose.

Question 20

Despised

Accepted Answer

POS: v.
Definition: Hated; scorned.
Example sentence: She despised me and tried to make my life miserable.

Question 21

Deterioration

Accepted Answer

POS: n.
Definition: Process of becoming worse.
Example sentence: Humans often go through physical deterioration as they get older.

Question 22

Introspective

Accepted Answer

POS: adj.
Definition: Thoughtful; inward looking.
Example sentence: Introspective journals help people learn who they are.

Question 23

Regression

Accepted Answer

POS: n.
Definition: Return to a previous, less advanced state.
Example sentence: Increasing prices can cause a regression in demand.

Question 24

Competence

Accepted Answer

POS: n.
Definition: The ability to do something successfully or efficiently.
Example sentence: People who lack competence often struggle to find jobs.

Question 25

Stagnate

Accepted Answer

POS: v.
Definition: Cease developing; become inactive or dull.
Example sentence: Unless new ideas are introduced, creativity will stagnate.

Question 26

Conduits

Accepted Answer

POS: n.
Definition: Channels for conveying water or other fluid.
Example sentence: The conduits that carried water through the city needed to be repaired.

Question 27

Toil

Accepted Answer

POS: v.
Definition: Work extremely hard or incessantly. (can be a noun)
Example sentence: Farmers toil in the fields for us to have food.

Question 28

Strife

Accepted Answer

POS: n.
Definition: Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict.
Example sentence: Political strife often leads to families fleeing the region.

Question 29

Blithe

Accepted Answer

POS: adj.
Definition: Happy or joyous.
Example sentence: She walked with a blithe and carefree step.

Question 30

Sages

Accepted Answer

POS: n.
Definition: Profoundly wise men, especially ones who feature in ancient history or legend.
Example sentence: Wise sages and philosophers shared their insight.

Question 31

Lore

Accepted Answer

POS: n.
Definition: A body of traditions and knowledge on a subject or held by a particular group, typically passed from person to person by word of mouth.
Example sentence: The lore of the village was passed down for generations.

Question 32

Meddling

Accepted Answer

POS: Participle/adj.
Definition: Interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern.
Example sentence: My meddling neighbor is always commenting on stuff that doesn't concern her.

Question 33

Barren

Accepted Answer

POS: adj.
Definition: Showing no results or achievements; unproductive.
Example sentence: Barren farmland is unable to produce crops.

Unit 3 Vocab

Made by Liesl S for Ms. Bittle's 6th period class

Term	Definition
Active voice	POS: n. Definition: the form a transitive verb takes when it expresses an action done by its subject. (subject + verb + object) Example sentence: The author wrote in the active voice to make their work more engaging.
Contribute	POS: v. Definition: To add or give something to help support a specific idea or reach a common purpose. Example sentence: I try to contribute to food drives when I can.
Imply	POS: v. Definition: To strongly suggest something that is not expressly stated. Example sentence: I tend to imply what I mean instead of just saying it.
Reinforce	POS: v. Definition: To strengthen or support an idea, usually with additional material. Example sentence: I included a counterclaim to reinforce my essay.
Stanza	POS: n. Definition: A group of lines in a poem, often separated by spaces. (the “paragraph” of a poem) Example sentence: There were three stanzas in the poem.
Alliteration	POS: n. Definition: Language that appeals to the senses to help the reader imagine a text or to experience an event like the author. Example sentence: Fair is foul, and foul is fair in the filthy air.
Allusion	POS: n. Definition: Using objects, characters, actions, events, etc. (symbols) to represent or signify something more profound or abstract than its literal existence. Example sentence: You're a regular Einstein!
Hyperbole	POS: n. Definition: An exaggeration to drive in a point. Example sentence: It's so fluffy, I'm gonna die!
Imagery	POS: n. Definition: 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. Example sentence: She uses imagery to develop her story.
Metaphor	POS: n. Definition: Compares two things that are not alike without using like or as. Example sentence: You are my sunshine.
Personification	POS: n. Definition: Gives human characteristics to inanimate objects, animals, or ideas. Example sentence: The leaves danced in the wind.
Simile	POS: n. Definition: Compares two things that are not alike using like or as. Example sentence: I ran like the wind.
Symbolism	POS: n. Definition: Using objects, characters, actions, etc. (symbols) to represent/signify something more profound/abstract than it's literal existence. Example sentence: The fantasy story used symbolism to help readers understand the flow of magic.
Suspense	POS: n. Definition: When the reader experiences uncertainty about how the plot will progress or what a character’s motivation is. Example sentence: I couldn't look away from the book; there was so much suspense!
Foreshadowing	POS: n. Definition: A literary device where the author or speaker provides hints to later events/things that will happen in a narrative Example sentence: The author used so much foreshadowing that I knew exactly what would happen.
Latin suffix -tion	Defintion of -tion: Turns a v. into a n.; "the act of" Word using -tion: Deterioration Definition of deterioration: Process of becoming worse. Sentence using deterioration: Humans often go through physical deterioration as they get older.
Latin prefix sus-/sub-	Defintion of sus-/sub-: Under or below Word using sus-/sub-: Subconscious Definition of subconscious: Mental activity that occurs without someone's being aware of it. Sentence using subconscious: Dreams are controlled by your subconscious.
Subconscious	POS: n. Definition: Mental activity that occurs without someone's being aware of it. Example sentence: Dreams are controlled by your subconscious.
Suspicion	POS: n. Definition: Feeling of doubt or mistrust. Example sentence: I had the suspicion that he was misleading me on purpose.
Despised	POS: v. Definition: Hated; scorned. Example sentence: She despised me and tried to make my life miserable.
Deterioration	POS: n. Definition: Process of becoming worse. Example sentence: Humans often go through physical deterioration as they get older.
Introspective	POS: adj. Definition: Thoughtful; inward looking. Example sentence: Introspective journals help people learn who they are.
Regression	POS: n. Definition: Return to a previous, less advanced state. Example sentence: Increasing prices can cause a regression in demand.
Competence	POS: n. Definition: The ability to do something successfully or efficiently. Example sentence: People who lack competence often struggle to find jobs.
Stagnate	POS: v. Definition: Cease developing; become inactive or dull. Example sentence: Unless new ideas are introduced, creativity will stagnate.
Conduits	POS: n. Definition: Channels for conveying water or other fluid. Example sentence: The conduits that carried water through the city needed to be repaired.
Toil	POS: v. Definition: Work extremely hard or incessantly. (can be a noun) Example sentence: Farmers toil in the fields for us to have food.
Strife	POS: n. Definition: Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict. Example sentence: Political strife often leads to families fleeing the region.
Blithe	POS: adj. Definition: Happy or joyous. Example sentence: She walked with a blithe and carefree step.
Sages	POS: n. Definition: Profoundly wise men, especially ones who feature in ancient history or legend. Example sentence: Wise sages and philosophers shared their insight.
Lore	POS: n. Definition: A body of traditions and knowledge on a subject or held by a particular group, typically passed from person to person by word of mouth. Example sentence: The lore of the village was passed down for generations.
Meddling	POS: Participle/adj. Definition: Interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern. Example sentence: My meddling neighbor is always commenting on stuff that doesn't concern her.
Barren	POS: adj. Definition: Showing no results or achievements; unproductive. Example sentence: Barren farmland is unable to produce crops.

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