Ambitious vocab for English Literature essays Flashcards
1
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Critical adverbs that show that something is displayed in a way that is characteristic or natural
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- inherently
- intrinsically
- innately
- naturally
2
Q
Critical adverbs that show that something is important
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- significantly
- crucially
- notably
- particularly
3
Q
Critical adverbs that show that something cannot be argued
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- undoubtedly
- undeniably
- unquestionably
- indubitably
4
Q
Critical adverbs that show that something could be true
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- arguably
- debatably
- probably
- potentially
- possible
5
Q
Evaluative verbs (11)
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- exemplifies
- authenticates
- confirms
- demonstrates
- validates
- reveals
- establishes
- outlines
- defines
- alludes to
- indicates
6
Q
5 top level evaluative phrases
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- from this we learn
- positions us to see
- is a microcosm of
- is representative of
- acts as evidence of/that
7
Q
8 Pejorative adjectives
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- bitter
- resentful
- discontented
- spiteful
- exasperated
- displeased
- bleak
- harsh
8
Q
Spiteful meaning
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showing or caused by malice
9
Q
Exasperated meaning
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intensely irritated and frustrated
10
Q
Resentful meaning
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feeling or expressing bitterness
11
Q
What are pejoratives?
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A word expressing contempt or dissaproval
12
Q
What are ameliorates?
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better, satisfactory words
13
Q
7 ameliorative adjectives
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- optimistic
- hopeful
- joyful
- amiable
- affable
- genial
- exuberant
14
Q
affable meaning
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friendly, good-natured or easily to talk to
15
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genial meaning
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friendly or cheery
