The function of the introduction paragraph is to...

To hook your reader and state the thesis

What is the definition of ORNATE?

covered with decorations : covered with fancy patterns

Two words with similar meanings

What does teeming mean?

To be full of things, often living things.

being honest and straightforward

What is the definition of clairvoyant?

Someone who claims to have supernatural abilities

What does conformist mean?

in agreement with existing social standards & attitudes

If you abstain from something what do you do?

you make a choice not to do something

Open to more than one interpretation, double meaning

What is the definition of boisterous?

noisy, energetic, cheerful; rowdy

Which one is an example of personification?

Lightning danced across the sky

the quality of being thankful, readiness to show appreciation for others

What is an Antagonist

The character that opposes the main character

what is the definition of Disdain ?

The feeling that something or someone is unworthy

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What is acquisition (DEF)
Something Gained
Skills
Musical Instrument
Imported Goods
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The function of the introduction paragraph is to...
grab your reader's attention
To hook your reader and state the thesis
explain details about your topic
wrap-up and end your essay
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What is the definition of Hostile?
Minecraft mob
I don't know
Unfriendly, Antagonistic
Mean, Rude
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What is the definition of ORNATE?
a person through whom a god was believed to speak
covered with decorations : covered with fancy patterns
a citrus fruit that is round and that has an orange skin
to speak in an elevated and often pompous manner
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Insatiable
As light and delicate as a cobweb.
Never satisfied; greedy.
Offering or serving as a warning.
Marked by, deserving, or causing shame or disgrace.
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The word DISPARITY means:
dedicate; apply directly
slanted; oblique
differences; dissimilar
persistent; energetic
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What is the definition of complacent
Attractively old-fashioned
Conspicuously unconventional
Content to be in one position
Intense anger
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What is a synonym?
Something you sprinkle on hot chocolate
Two words with opposite meanings
Two words with similar meanings
Words that are in the same family
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Which is an example of a simile?
I can't go another day without WiFi!
The picture spoke to me
My feet are killing me
She is as thin as a skeleton
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What does teeming mean?
Thick with greenery and plant life.
A group's beliefs, practices, arts, laws, and ways of living.
To be full of things, often living things.
Holds onto or keeps something inside.
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What is the definition of Obstinate?
Freedom from punishment
Stubborn
Freedom
Trying to achieve a set goal
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Someone who is mundane is?
Not Important or Significant
Dull and Ordinary
Characterized by wise or good judgement
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Definition of prohibit
To make less worried
To forbid by law
To follow
chase
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candor
showing no interest in anything
being honest and straightforward
personal independence
a difficult problem
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null
relating to beauty or art
defiance
A quantity of no importance
Take exception to
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What is the definition of clairvoyant?
Someone who claims to have supernatural abilities
Someone who claims to be an adventurist
Someone who claims to never lie under any circumstances
Someone who claims to like animals instead of people
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What is an arbitrator?
Someone who committed a crime
Someone who settles a dispute
Someone who is independant
Someone who likes plants
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What does conformist mean?
in agreement with existing social standards & attitudes
the desire for luxury items
encouraging radical behaviour
a system of government
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If you abstain from something what do you do?
you make a choice to do something
you make a choice not to do something
you make a choice being influenced by your peers
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What is the definition of tentative?
Tentacles of an octupus
Hesitating/Uncertain
Perfect moves
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What is meant by authenticity?
When a historical items is well preserved.
An individual at the age of 55 without any visible wrinkles.
Accuracy and relevance
Relevant accuracy
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The word Reciprocity means
Shortage
Scarcity
Sympathy
Mutual Help
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What is the definition of gullible?
the male head of the family
unable to be touched
person who is easily deceived
keeping careful watch
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ambiguous
Capable of being seen or noticed
a large object
Open to more than one interpretation, double meaning
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Which is an example of alliteration?
My mom made mystery meat.
Your answer is as clear as mud.
The snow is a white blanket.
This bag weighs a ton.
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What is the definition of boisterous?
noisy, energetic, cheerful; rowdy
perspective, opinion, subjective; outlook
mention, cite, indicate; evidence
tranquil, serene, peaceful; silent
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Which one is an example of personification?
Who is to blame, who is to look to, who is to turn to, in a tough situation
An adult mouse has 16 teeth
See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil
Lightning danced across the sky
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If you corroborate something you
understand it
support it
question it
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Dubious
Perfectly clear
Doubtful, uncertain
Without exception
Anxious or fearful
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What is gratitude?
recognize the full worth of.
the quality of being honest.
a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something
the quality of being thankful, readiness to show appreciation for others
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egregious
giving hope
uncertain
remarkably bad
give up
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What is an Antagonist
The person that is has just 1 trait
The leading character in a story
The person that cannot do math
The character that opposes the main character
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conventional
a problem with a difficult choice
capture
relating to beauty or art
conforming with standards
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what is the definition of Disdain ?
someone that is important
someone u care about
The feeling that something or someone is unworthy
The feeling that someone is important

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