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Ela vocab unit 3
my ela vocab study resource
| Term | Definition | sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Active voice | Noun: the form a transitive verb takes when it expresses an action done by its subject. | When the author used active voice it showed present tense. |
| Contribute | Verb.to add to or give something to help support a specific idea or reach a common purpose | Make sure to contribute towards the final goal |
| Imply | VERB.to strongly suggest something that is not expressly stated | Are you gonna imply that pineapple doesn't belong on pizza? |
| reinforce | Verb. To strengthen or support an idea, usually with additional material | He will reinforce his claim with sufficient evidence |
| Stanza | Noun.a group of lines in a poem, often separated by spaces (the “paragraph” of a poem) | Stanza 8 of the poem really had me shocked |
| Alliteration | noun. The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words | Peter piper picked a pack of pickled peppers |
| allusion | noun. An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly | His romantic acts made many people call him Romeo |
| hyperbole | noun. Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. | Im so hungry i could eat a horse. |
| imagery | noun.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 golden sun dipped below the horizon |
| metaphor | noun. A figure of speech in which word or phrase is applied to an object or action | His way of showing love really showed that he had a heart of golf |
| personification | noun. The attribute of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman | The chair groaned of pain after he sat on it |
| simile | noun. A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing of a different kind used to make a description more emphatic | The diamond is as shiny as the sun |
| symbolism | noun.using objects, characters, actions, events, etc. (symbols) to represent or signify something more profound or abstract than its literal existence | The dove is an example of symbolism since it can symbolize peace |
| suspense | noun.when the reader experiences uncertainty about how the plot will progress or what a character’s motivation is | The part with the most suspense was the fight |
| foreshadowing | noun.a literary device where the author or speaker provides hints to later events/things that will happen in a narrative | The author used foreshadowing when he predicted he solve the problem |
| LAtin suffix -tion | Alliteration: occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning adjacent or closely connected words | Peter piper picked a pack pickled peppers is an example of an alliteration |
| latin prefix sus-/sub | suspense:when the reader experiences uncertainty about how the plot will progress or what a characters motivation is | suspense is definitely a really intense feeling when reading. |
| subconscious | adj. The part of the mind not available to immediate awareness, but that influences thoughts, feelings, and behaviors | I brushed my teeth subconsciously |
| suspicion | noun.the act of thinking something is wrong or true without enough proof, often stemming from a feeling of mistrust or doubt | My suspicion grew after he lied to the headman about finishing his work |
| despised | verb.feel contempt or a deep repugnance for. | I extremely despised that inappropriate gesture |
| deterioration | noun. the process of becoming progressively worse. | Sadly, a deterioration in the patients health happened |
| introspective | adj. characterized by or given to introspection. | They grew intrigued and introspective in the new subject in science |
| regression | noun.a return to a former or less developed state. | During an economic regression many people believe the worst |
| competence | noun.the ability to do something successfully or efficiently. | competence is a crucial skill in accomplishing an achievement |
| stagnate | verb.cease developing; become inactive or dull. | since the ocean is calm the waves have stagnated |
| conduits | noun.channels for conveying water or other fluid. | The underground pipes served as a conduit for the city's water |
| toil | verb.work extremely hard or incessantly. (can be a noun) | They toiled the fields till their hands bled to finish the harvest. |
| strife | noun.angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict. | The strife between kings cause terrible things like a civil war. |
| blithe | adj. happy or joyous. | He seemed to be blithe about his life problems for some odd reason |
| sages | noun. profoundly wise men, especially ones who feature in ancient history or legend. | Do you remember when the legend said that the sages once gathered in the himalayans |
| lore | noun.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. | The lore of the king was extremely intriguing |
| meddling | participle/adj. interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern. | That meddling uncle is always in peoples business |
| barren | adj. showing no results or achievements; unproductive. | That barren kid never ever does any work in my class |
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