English 9 semester 1 review Flashcards
bravado
a display of reckless or pretended bravery
dupe
to fool someone
nemesis
an opponent or a force that can’t be conquered
semantics
the study of word meanings
procrastinate
to put off doing
euology
a spoken or written tribute
archaic
ancient
galvanize
to spur to action
premonition
an advance warning
subliminal
unconscious
thwart
to prevent from happening
substantiate
to support with evidence
accolade
an award
culinary
relating to cooking
pungent
having a sharp smell
cataclysm
a violent upheaval
aficionado
a person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime.
verbose
too wordy
legitimate
lawful
innocuous
harmless
aptitude
an ability; talent
gullible
easy to deceive
hypocritical
saying one thing but doing the opposite
convene
to meet or come together formally
novice
a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation.
havoc
chaos; destruction
precocious
advanced; showing early maturity
orthodox
following established beliefs
mediocre
moderate to inferior in quality
cogent
logical; convincing
What ghosts did Isabel visit?
Her mom
What rivers did Isabel cross?
The River Jordan.
What states did Isabel live in?
Rhode Island and New York.
What were all of Isabel’s names?
Isabel Finch, Sal Lockton, and Isabel Gardner
What was Common Sense?
It was written by Thomas Paine and Isabel read it while she was enslaved at the Locktons.
What are the 10 NSAA speech categories?
Duet Acting
Entertainment
Informative
Poetry
Persuasive
POI Program Oral Interpretation
Extemporaneous
Humorous Pros
OID Oral Interpretation of Drama
Serious Pros
What was Jim Thorpe All- American?
He played professional football and Major League Baseball and won Olympic gold medals in track and field. But his life wasn’t easy. Born on a reservation, he endured family tragedy and was sent to various Native American boarding schools. Jim ran away from school many times until he found his calling under the now-legendary coach Pop Warner.
What was Hearts Unbroken?
Hearts Unbroken is a thoughtful story about racism in small-town America. Louise, who writes for the school newspaper, and her younger brother Hughie, who earns the role of the Tin Man in the play, find themselves at the center of the controversy surrounding the inclusive casting.
