HONORS Vocabulary Practice

Front

What does it mean to anticipate something?

Back

To expect or look forward to something happening.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Front

What is conflict in a story?

Back

A struggle or clash between opposing characters or forces that drives the plot.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

Define meticulous.

Back

Paying attention to detail; careful and precise.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does it mean to be persistent?

Back

Determined and not letting anything stand in your way.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is characterization?

Back

The process of revealing the personality traits of a character in a story.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What does ominous mean?

Back

Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the meaning of egregious?

Back

Outstandingly bad; shocking.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

Define prevalent.

Back

Widespread in a particular area or at a particular time.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What does it mean to be blithe?

Back

Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What is tone in literature?

Back

The general character or attitude of a piece of writing.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B