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English 8 Final
Vocab, books, parts of speech, lit. terms, etc.
110
English
8th Grade
06/03/2013

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Gimmick (SFNL)
Definition
A piece of trickery or manipulation intended to alter a result of dishonesty.
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Corridor (SFNL)
Definition
A passage between parts of a building, often a series of rooms opening onto it.
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Glimmer (SFNL)
Definition
A dim perception, inkling.
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Pathetic (SFNL)
Definition
Inadequate, pitiful.
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Jarred (SFNL)
Definition
To have an unpleasant affect on ones nerves, feelings, and thoughts.
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Retaliate (SFNL)
Definition
To return like for like, especially evil for evil.
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Cavern (SFNL)
Definition
A cave, especially one that is large and underground.
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Priority (SFNL)
Definition
Something given special attention.
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Mingle (SFNL)
Definition
To associate, take part with others or participate.
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Slogan (SFNL)
Definition
A distinctive phrase or motto, a catch word or phrase.
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Staggered (SFNL)
Definition
To walk, move, or stand uneasily.
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Contemplating (SFNL)
Definition
To think or to consider thoroughly.
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Virtually (SFNL)
Definition
For the most part, almost wholly, just about.
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Monologue (SFNL)
Definition
A part of a drama in which a single actor speaks alone.
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Improvise (SFNL)
Definition
To compose, preform, or deliver without previous preparation.
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Toil (COTW)
Definition
Difficult labor.
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Reside (COTW)
Definition
To live in one place for a long time.
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Solitary (COTW)
Definition
Alone or by ones self.
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Wrath (COTW)
Definition
Extreme anger.
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Peril (COTW)
Definition
Danger, risk.
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Arduous (COTW)
Definition
Difficult.
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Reproof (COTW)
Definition
A scolding.
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Gaunt (COTW)
Definition
Extremely thin.
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Resolute (COTW)
Definition
Very determined.
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Incomprehensible (COTW)
Definition
Not understandable, unable to comprehend.
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Prone (COTW)
Definition
Lying with face down; likely to do.
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Potent (COTW)
Definition
Powerful.
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Deluded (COTW)
Definition
Overcome with water, flooded.
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Perplexed (COTW)
Definition
Confused, mixed up.
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Callow (COTW)
Definition
Immature.
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Fatigue (COTW)
Definition
Weariness.
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Incompetence (COTW)
Definition
Lack of skill, lack of ability.
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Apprehensive (COTW)
Definition
A feeling of fear or dread.
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Malicious (COTW)
Definition
Deliberately harmful, mean spirited, intending to cause harm/ hurt, spiteful.
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Retain (COTW)
Definition
To hold on to.
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Pompous (COTW)
Definition
Self-important, cocky.
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Void (COTW)
Definition
Emptiness.
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Musing (COTW)
Definition
Thinking, pondering, reflecting.
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Rampant (COTW)
Definition
Uncontrolled growth, prevailing, and unchecked; unrestrained.
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Tangible (COTW)
Definition
Real and actual, possible to feel, touchable.
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Unabashed (AF)
Definition
Unembarrassed, unashamed.
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Remorse (AF)
Definition
Deep feeling of guilt.
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Animation (AF)
Definition
Liveliness.
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Forlorn (AF)
Definition
Lonely, abandoned.
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Loathe (AF)
Definition
Hate.
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Tranny (AF)
Definition
Cruel and unjust rule or use of power.
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Gingerly (AF)
Definition
Carefully, cautiously.
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Appalled (AF)
Definition
Shocked, horrified.
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Conspicuous (AF)
Definition
Obvious, noticeable.
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inarticulate (AF)
Definition
Unable to speak, unable to understand.
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Ostentatiously (AF)
Definition
Showy, exaggerated way.
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Indignantly (AF)
Definition
With anger caused by something felt to be unjust.
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Zeal (AF)
Definition
Great enthusiasm devotion to a cause.
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Fortify (AF)
Definition
Strengthen.
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Disgruntled (AF)
Definition
Displeased, annoyed.
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Noun (POS)
Definition
Person,, place, ting, or idea.
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Common Noun (POS)
Definition
Not specific and non-capitalized. (school, team, teacher, seasons, etc.)
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Proper Noun (POS)
Definition
Very specific and capitalized. (Victor Junior High, Anna, etc.)
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Pronoun (POS)
Definition
Takes place of a noun or another pronoun. (she, he, we, us, I, it, them, him, her, myself, itself, their, etc.)
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Prepositions (POS)
Definition
Never stands alone. Always used with a noun/ pronoun. Object of preposition noun/ pronoun usually follows. [Anywhere a mouse can go] (near, past, under, next to, from, etc.)
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Interjections (POS)
Definition
A word which expresses emotion and which is not related grammatically to other words in the sentence. [Usually followed by an exclamation point] (Wow! Oh no! Yikes! What?! Ouch! Ew! yay!)
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Conjunctions (POS)
Definition
It joins words or groups of words. [Remember FANBOY] (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, etc.)
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Adjective (POS)
Definition
Word described or modified by a noun or pronoun. Answers 3 questions- What kind? Which one? and How many/much?
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Proper Adjective (POS)
Definition
Formed from a proper noun and begins with a capital letter. (American, Mexican, Herculean, African, etc.)
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Verb (POS)
Definition
Expresses action or otherwise helps to make a statement.
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Linking Verb (POS)
Definition
Many important verbs do not express action. They act as a link between the subject and the word in the predicate. [Most common is be.] (Am, is, are, being, been, was, appear, remain, become, etc.)
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Adverbs (POS)
Definition
Describe or modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Answers these questions- Where? When? How? To what extent? How much? [Usually ends in ly.]
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Protagonist (LT)
Definition
The central or main character in a literacy work.
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Point Of View (LT)
Definition
The perspective in which the story is told. 1st person- I 3rd person- He She
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Plot (LT)
Definition
The sequence of events that happen on a literacy work. **know plot diagram**
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Personification (LT)
Definition
A type of metaphor that gives animals, objects, abstract ideas human characteristics.
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Oxymoron (LT)
Definition
A form of paradox that combines a pair of opposite terms into a single expression.
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Onomatopoeia (LT)
Definition
The use of words that mimic the sounds they describe. (Bang! Splat!)
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Mood (LT)
Definition
The predominate emotion or atmosphere in the literacy work that the reader feels. (Happy, sad, excited, etc.)
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Metaphor (LT)
Definition
A comparison between 2 unlike things, not using like or as.
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Verbal Irony (LT)
Definition
Occurs when speaker says one thing but does the opposite.
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Dramatic Irony (LT)
Definition
Occurs when a character/ speaker says something that has a different meaning from what he/ she thinks.
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Situational Irony (LT)
Definition
Occurs when a situation turns out differently than you would expect.
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Imagery (LT)
Definition
Consists of words or phrases an author selects and uses to represent people, actions, feelings, and ideas, descriptively by appealing to the senses.
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Hyperbole (LT)
Definition
A deliberate, extravagant and somewhat outrageously extravagant.
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Foreshadowing (LT)
Definition
An author gives either hints or clues of upcoming events.
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Flashback (LT)
Definition
A scene that interrupts the action (plot) of a literacy work to show a previous event.
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Falling Action (LT)
Definition
All the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution to the story.
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Exposition (LT)
Definition
The part of a novel or play where the characters and setting are introduced often 1st part of plot, introduced before the story.
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Diction (LT)
Definition
The choice intended to give a certain effect or style of speaking or writing intended to create an effect on the reader.
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Conflict (LT)
Definition
The struggle between 2 opposing forces in a piece of literature.
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External Conflict (LT)
Definition
Struggle between the protagonist and another character or outside force.
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Internal Conflict (LT)
Definition
Struggle in character mind or self leads to self discovery, personal understanding.
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Climax (LT)
Definition
The point of greatest tension or suspense in a literacy work. -Turning point
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Characterization (LT)
Definition
The way the author develops, creates, or reveals convincing characters in literature. (STEAL- Speech, Thoughts, Effects on other characters, Actions, Looks.)
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Antagonist (LT)
Definition
The character who stands opposed to the protagonists.
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Allusion (LT)
Definition
A reference to a mythological, literacy, or historical person, place, or thing.
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Alliteration (LT)
Definition
The repetition of the same sound at the beginning of several, consecutive words. (At least 3 in a row.)
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Noun (POS)
Definition
Person,, place, ting, or idea.
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Common Noun (POS)
Definition
Not specific and non-capitalized. (school, team, teacher, seasons, etc.)
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Proper Noun (POS)
Definition
Very specific and capitalized. (Victor Junior High, Anna, etc.)
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Call of the Wild: Characters
Definition
Buck, John Thorton, Spitz, Curly, Man in the red sweater, Francios, Perrault, Charles, Hal, Mercedes, Judge Miller.
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Call of the Wild: Genre
Definition
Survival, adventure, historical fiction, classic.
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Call of the Wild: Main Conflicts, Man VS Man-
Definition
Buck mainly kills Spitz the others finish him off to try and take Spitz's role as leader. buck went for the neck relized that didn't work then went for the legs. Spitz was looking for the kill. Spitz was more defensive and buck was more offensive. Team was tired of Spitz as leader. Buck had to use his MENTAL INTELLIGENCE.
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Call of the Wild: Main Conflicts, Man VS Nature-
Definition
When Buck has to adapt to the wild and survive. He would have to burry himself at night to keep warm, break the ice to get water, learn the law of club and fang, feet had to grow accustomed to the trails, and had to steal/ kill for food.
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Call of the Wild: Main Conflicts, Man VS Self-
Definition
Buck wondered if he should go to the wild or stay with John Thorton. When John Thorton dies he has no connect left with man.
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Call of the Wild: who is the Antagonist?
Definition
Spitz.
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Call of the Wild: Main Events
Definition
Buck and Spitz fight, first meets wolf, first meet John Thornton, John Thornton dies, Hal, Charles, Mercedes die by crossing the ice, Buck goes to the wild, saves John Thornton, when buck gets sold, being attacked by huskies, getting caught stealing food, and getting moccasins from Perrault.
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Author of Call of the Wild
Definition
Jack London
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Call of the Wild: Theme
Definition
In order to survive you have to focus on what you have to do. Buck had to steal food from other dogs so he wouldn't starve and would have to eat fast so the other dogs wouldn't steal his food.
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A verb expresses an _________ and a ___________.
Definition
Action and a state of being.
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Action Verbs
Definition
Jumping, wearing, leap, stabbing, running, laughing, smiling, blogging, eating, smooching, beating, typing, drawing, swimming, skipping, sniffing, etc.
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State of Being Verbs
Definition
*Be*, being, am , was, are, is, were, been, have, etc.
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What is the complete subject in a sentence?
Definition
All the words that tell WHO or WHAT the sentence is about.
**hint look for nouns**
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The complete predicate of a sentence includes...
Definition
The verb, plus all the other words in the sentence that tell what the subject is doing.
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