G9H & G10 Vocab Quiz 1

_____________ means in a way that uses words to mean the opposite of what they normally mean, or makes an obvious exaggeration or understatement, as a joke or in order to make a point.

To ___________ means to hold the attention of (someone) to the exclusion of all else or so as to transfix them.

To __________ means to put an end to or destroy completely

To ___________ means to look at or think about thoughtfully for a long time.

To do something __________ means to do something on an impulse or without much forethought.

To ________ is to examine methodically and in detail something, especially information, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

Synonyms: Growth, Progress, Evolution, Expansion

A ______ is the lesson, moral, or main message of a text.

_______ context is related to the society where individuals are raised in and at how the culture affects behavior.

________ context means the information about the period, place, and events that created, influenced, or formed the backdrop of a text.