the form a transitive verb takes when it expresses an action done by its subject.

to add to or give something to help support a specific idea or reach a common purpose

to strongly suggest something that is not expressly stated

to strengthen or support an idea, usually with additional material

a group of lines in a poem, often separated by spaces (the “paragraph” of a poem)

using objects, characters, actions, events, etc. (symbols) to represent or signify something more profound or abstract than its literal existence

when the reader experiences uncertainty about how the plot will progress or what a characters motivation is

a literary device where the author or speaker provides hints to later events/things that will happen in a narrative

the ability to do something successfully or efficiently.

cease developing; become inactive or dull.

channels for conveying water or other fluid.

work extremely hard or incessantly

angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict.

profoundly wise men, especially ones who feature in ancient history or legend.

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

Interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern.

showing no results or achievements; unproductive.

Compares two things that are not alike using like or as.

compares two things that are not alike without using like or as.

An exaggeration to drive in a point.

Gives human characteristics to inanimate objects, animals, or ideas

When the same sound or letters appear at the beginning of words in a sentence/phrase.

A figure of speech in which a writer makes a reference to a famous story, person, object, or event.

Are phrases that are not meant to be taken literally but that have a widely understood meaning in a given language or culture.

mental activity that occurs without someone being aware of it.

return to a previous, less advanced state

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Term	Definition	Part of speech	Sentence
active voice	the form a transitive verb takes when it expresses an action done by its subject.	Noun	The dog chased the ball
contribute	to add to or give something to help support a specific idea or reach a common purpose	Verb	he did not contribute to the meetings
imply	to strongly suggest something that is not expressly stated	Verb	I tried to imply that you were being rude.
reinforce	to strengthen or support an idea, usually with additional material	Verb	we have two weeks to reinforce the wall before it collapses.
stanza	a group of lines in a poem, often separated by spaces (the “paragraph” of a poem)	Noun	The first stanza has two lines about the sun
symbolism	using objects, characters, actions, events, etc. (symbols) to represent or signify something more profound or abstract than its literal existence	Noun	he has always believed in the importance of symbolism in art
suspense	when the reader experiences uncertainty about how the plot will progress or what a characters motivation is	Noun	The suspense of the movie was killing me.
foreshadowing	a literary device where the author or speaker provides hints to later events/things that will happen in a narrative	Noun	It was obvious who the villain was because of the foreshadowing.
competence	the ability to do something successfully or efficiently.	Noun	She has the competence to solve the puzzle.
stagnate	cease developing; become inactive or dull.	Verb	We need to play new games, or our playtime will stagnate
conduits	channels for conveying water or other fluid.	Noun	That big tube is a conduit for the water to flow through
toil	work extremely hard or incessantly	Verb	The ants toiled all day carrying tiny crumbs back to their hill
strife	angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict.	Noun	The strife between the two friends started because they both wanted the last cookie
blithe	happy or joyous.	Adjective	The birds sang with blithe voices from the trees
sages	profoundly wise men, especially ones who feature in ancient history or legend.	Noun	The wise old sage gave the children helpful advice
lore	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	Noun	My family has a lot of lore.
meddling	Interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern.	Verb	Don't be meddling in my business.
barren	showing no results or achievements; unproductive.	Adjective	The desert was a barren wasteland.
simile	Compares two things that are not alike using like or as.	Noun	He is as brave as a lion.
metaphor	compares two things that are not alike without using like or as.	Noun	She is a witch.
hyperbole	An exaggeration to drive in a point.	Noun	I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.
personification	Gives human characteristics to inanimate objects, animals, or ideas	Noun	The old house groaned in the storm.
Onomatopoeia	A sound written in word form.	Noun	Boom! Lightning struck the ground.
Alliteration	When the same sound or letters appear at the beginning of words in a sentence/phrase.	Noun	Sandy bought sea shells at the sea shore.
Allusion	A figure of speech in which a writer makes a reference to a famous story, person, object, or event.	Noun	His Achilles' heel was chocolate.
Idioms	Are phrases that are not meant to be taken literally but that have a widely understood meaning in a given language or culture.	Noun	Its raining cats and dogs.
subconscious	mental activity that occurs without someone being aware of it.	Noun	These feelings are often buried deep in the subconscious
suspicion	feeling of doubt or mistrust	Noun	I had a slight suspicion that she may be evil.
despised	hated; scorned	Verb	I despise vegetables.
deterioration	process of becoming worse.	Noun	Over time the old house went through deterioration.
introspective	thoughtful; inward looking	Adjective	After the big game, the quiet kid sat alone, feeling introspective, and thought about how he could be a better teammate next time
regression	return to a previous, less advanced state	Noun	The economy went into a regression.

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