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Study Resource 3
Vocab Study Resource for Ms. Biddle
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Active Voice | N. the form a transitive verb takes when it expresses an action done by its subject. (subject + verb + object) Example: He wrote the sentence in active voice. |
| Contribute | V. to add to or give something to help support a specific idea or reach a common purpose. Example: He contributed a lot to the project |
| Imply | V. to strongly suggest something that is not expressly stated. Example: His friend was trying to imply that he was hurt. |
| Reinforce | V. to strengthen or support an idea, usually with additional material. Example: He reinforced his claim with more reasons. |
| Stanza | N. a group of lines in a poem, often separated by spaces (the "paragraph” of a poem) Example: His poem had eight stanzas. |
| 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 Example: His story used a lot of imagery. |
| Symbolism | N. using objects, characters, actions, events, etc. (symbols) to represent or signify something more profound or abstract than its literal existence. Example: He was using a lot of symbolism. |
| Suspense | N. when the reader experiences uncertainty about how the plot will progress or what a character’s motivation is. Example: The many events led to a lot of suspense. |
| Foreshadowing | N. a literary device where the author or speaker provides hints to later events/things that will happen in a narrative. Example: The author was foreshadowing to this moment. |
| Latin Suffix -Tion Turns verb into noun, "the act of" | Word: Operation, The fact or condition of functioning or being active Example: The operation of the construction was hard. |
| Latin Prefix Sus-/Sub- Under or Below | Word: Subway, Underground electric railroad Example: We went to use the subway to go to work |
| Alliteration | N. When the same sound or letters appear at the beginning of words in a sentence/phrase. Example: His sentence used alliteration. |
| Allusion | N. A figure of speech in which a writer makes a reference to famous story, person, object, or event. Example: He made an allusion to a famous story. |
| Hyperbole | N. An exaggeration to drive in a point. Example: His thoughts sounded like hyperboles. |
| Metaphor | N. Compares two things that are not alike without using like or as. Example: His metaphor connected the ideas. |
| Personification | N. Gives human characteristics to inanimate objects, animals, or ideas. Example: His use at personification was really easy to understand. |
| Simile | N. Compares two things that are not alike using like or as. Example: There were two similes per paragraph. |
| Competence | N. the ability to do something successfully or efficiently. Example: The student showed great competence in solving the complex math problems during the test. |
| Stagnate | V. Cease developing, becoming inactive or dull. Example: If you never try anything new, your ideas and skills might stagnate. |
| Conduits | N. Channels for conveying water or other fluid. Example: The workers installed large metal conduits under the road to protect the electrical wires. |
| Toil | V. Work extremely hard or incessantly (can be a noun) Example: The farmers would toil in the fields all day. |
| Strife | N. Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict. Example: After weeks of strife over which game to play during recess, the class finally voted on four square. |
| Blithe | Adj. Happy or joyous Example: The blithe bird sang happily. |
| Sages | N. Profoundly wise men, especially ones who feature in ancient history or legend. Example: The prince traveled to the mountains to seek the wise sages who lived there. |
| Lore | N. 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: The wizard shared the lore of the forest with the hero, explaining all the secret histories and stories. |
| Meddling | V. Interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not ones concern. Example: My older brother's constant meddling in my homework was very annoying because he always tried to change my answers. |
| Barren | Adj. Showing no results or achievements'; unproductive. Example: The land was dry and barren after the long drought. |
| Subconscious | Adj. Of or concerning the part the mind of when one is not fully aware but which influences ones actions and feelings. Example: His subconscious fear of heights made him feel nervous on the high bridge. |
| Suspicion | N. A feeling/thought that something is likely, possible, or true. Example: He had a suspicion that another player was lying. |
| Despised | V. Fell contempt or a deep repugnance for. Example: The superhero despised the villain's evil plan to ruin the city's water supply. |
| Deterioration | N. The process of becoming progressively worse Example: The fast deterioration of the old wooden bridge meant it was no longer safe. |
| Introspective | Adj. Characterized by or given to introspection. Example: Sarah became more introspective about her own feelings. |
| Regression | N. A return to a former or less developed state. Example: The math teacher was concerned about the student's regression in his test scores, as he had previously understood the material. |
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