Freshman Vocabulary List September 3 and 9

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a literary device where consecutive words begin with the same consonant sound, creating a rhythmic effect.

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True or False: Alliteration requires words to start with the same letter.

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False. Alliteration requires words to start with the same sound, not necessarily the same letter.

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What is an amenity?

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An amenity is something that is not a necessity but adds comfort or convenience, such as a salt shaker or a telephone.

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What does premonition mean?

Back

Premonition refers to a strong feeling that something is about to happen, often a negative event.

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What does it mean to be affable?

Back

To be affable means to be friendly, approachable, and easy to talk to.

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Define allusion.

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work.

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What is the meaning of credibility?

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Credibility is the quality of being trusted and believed in.

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What does it mean to evade?

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To evade means to escape or avoid something, often in a clever or sneaky way.

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What is a scruple?

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A scruple is a feeling of doubt or hesitation regarding the morality of an action.

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What is the difference between a premonition and a hallucination?

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A premonition is a feeling about a future event, while a hallucination is a perception of something that is not present.