noun. The form a transitive verb takes when it expresses an action done by its subject (subject + verb + object).

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

verb.To strongly suggest something that is not expressly stated.

verb.To strengthen or support an idea, usually with additional material.

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

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

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

n.An exaggeration to drive in a point.

n.Language that appeals to the senses to help the reader image a text or to experience an event like the authors.

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

n.Gives human characteristics to inanimate objects, animals, or ideas.

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

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

n.when the reader experiences uncertainty about how the plot will progress or what a character’s motivation is

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

Action-Something that is done; the process of doing something

LATIN PREFIX SUS-/SUB-

Suspense-Feeling unsure about someone or something; thinking something might be wrong.

n.Mental activity that occurs without someones being aware of it.

n.return to a previous, less advanced state

n.the ability to do something successfully or efficiently

v.cease developing ; becoming inactive or dull

n.channels for conveying water or other fluids

v.work extremely hard or incessantly (can be a noun)

n.angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues ; conflict

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

n.a body of transitions and knowledge on a subject or held by a particular group typically passed from person to person by word of mouth

participle/adj.interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one’s concern

adj.showing no results or achievements ; unproductive

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Ela vocab unit 3

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Term	Definition
ACTIVE VOICE	noun. The form a transitive verb takes when it expresses an action done by its subject (subject + verb + object).	The dog chased the ball. Is an example of active voice
CONTRIBUTE	verb.To add or to give something to help support a specific idea or reach a common purpose.	the staff who contribute to your sports pages are doing a splendid job
IMPLY	verb.To strongly suggest something that is not expressly stated.	nowhere in the abstract do the researchers imply a causal link
REINFORCE	verb.To strengthen or support an idea, usually with additional material.	The shipyard has already been asked to reinforce the stitching.
STANZA	noun.A group of lines in a poem, often separated by spaces (the “”paragraph”” of a poem).	The stanza continues the poem's play with the withholding of images.
ALLITERATION	n.When the same sound or letters appear at the beginning of words in a sentence/phrase.	Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
ALLUSION	n.A figure of speech in which a writer makes a reference to a famous story, person, object or event.	He was a real Romeo with the ladies
HYPERBOLE	n.An exaggeration to drive in a point.	i'm so hungry i could eat a horse
IMAGERY	n.Language that appeals to the senses to help the reader image a text or to experience an event like the authors.	he sun dipped, painting the sky orange and pink
METAPHOR	n.Compares two things that are not alike without using like or as.	He has a heart of stone
PERSONIFICATION	n.Gives human characteristics to inanimate objects, animals, or ideas.	The wind whispered secrets through the trees
SIMILE	n.Compares two things that are not alike using like or as.	he was as brave as a lion
SYMBOLISM	n.Using objects, characters, actions, events etc. (symbols) to represent or signify something more profound or abstract than its literal existence	The story was filled with religious symbolism
SUSPENSE	n.when the reader experiences uncertainty about how the plot will progress or what a character’s motivation is	It's odd, but it keeps you in suspense for what will happen next
FORESHADOWING	n.a literary device where the author or speaker provides hints to later events/things that will happen in a narrative	Even though it looked like rain, Carmen didn't take her umbrella to work.
LATIN SUFFIX -TION	Action-Something that is done; the process of doing something	he was killed in action
LATIN PREFIX SUS-/SUB-	Suspense-Feeling unsure about someone or something; thinking something might be wrong.	It's odd, but it keeps you in suspense for what will happen next
SUBCONSCIOUS	n.Mental activity that occurs without someones being aware of it.	your subconscious mind controls most of what you do
SUSPICION	n.feeling of doubt or mistrust	she had a sneaking suspicion that he was laughing at her
DESPISED	v.hated; scorned	She was despised as a hypocrite
DETERIORATION	n.process of becoming worse	there has been a worrying deterioration in his health
INTROSPECTIVE	adj.thoughtful; inward-looking	he grew withdrawn and introspective
REGRESSION	n.return to a previous, less advanced state	his mental state has shown a marked regression recently
COMPETENCE	n.the ability to do something successfully or efficiently	he changed the wheel with his usual competence
STAGNATE	v.cease developing ; becoming inactive or dull	No matter what you do, standing water is likely to stagnate
CONDUITS	n.channels for conveying water or other fluids	They're not content to simply be conduits anymore,’ says Mike Miron, CEO of ContentGuard.
TOIL	v.work extremely hard or incessantly (can be a noun)	After six and a half years of toil and sweat, I was finally done!
STRIFE	n.angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues ; conflict	the bitter internal strife within the party threatened to break it into factions
BLITHE	adj.happy or joyous	a blithe disregard for the rules of the road
SAGES	n.profoundly wise men, especially ones who feature in ancient history or legend	According to legend, all the sages once gathered in the Himalayas.
LORE	n.a body of transitions and knowledge on a subject or held by a particular group typically passed from person to person by word of mouth	Those innings are now part of the glorious baseball lore of New York and Florida
MEDDLING	participle/adj.interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one’s concern	Elections should be open and transparent so there is no opportunity for meddling
BARREN	adj.showing no results or achievements ; unproductive	The barren desert stretched endlessly, offering no life, while the farmer's attempts to grow crops in the barren soil were met with failure

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