English I Fall Final Review

the ability to produce novel and valuable ideas

without hard work; with little effort

A contrast between expectation and reality

document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work

something given up for the sake of another

reason for or intent in writing; to amuse the reader, to persuade the reader, or inform the reader

wealth, success

the ability to read and write

having the capability of starting, operating, moving, etc., independently

A series of actions or steps taken to achieve an end

earnest or emphatic in dwelling upon, maintaining, or demanding something; persistent

the fact that is said to prove that something is true

prejudice in favor of or against a thing, person, or group, usually in a way considered to be unfair

shy, excessively timid

quickly and accurately

a rod, wire, or other device used to transmit or receive radio or television signals

done with power, force or energy

broad and extensive; able to increase in size

not being as good as others

the narrator is outside the story and reveals the thoughts of only one character, uses he and she

the state that something or someone is in

showing support

to caution or advise against something; to scold mildly; to remind of a duty; to warn

a copy or reproduction, especially one on a smaller scale than the original

A refusal to buy or use goods and services.

in a careful way

not being what it purports to be; false or fake

statements written by satisfied users of a product or service

cautious reserve in speech; ability to make responsible decisions

Arranged in order of time of occurrence

an act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment

based on unbiased standards, not on personal opinion

setting something into position for use

completely unordered and unpredictable and confusing

A person's assurance that he or she will or will not do something

a way of doing something

good enough

A method of narration in which present action is temporarily interrupted so that the reader can witness past events

Lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated

to portray; to represent or show in the form of a picture

the use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in a plot

having faith in oneself; self-reliant; sure

A character or force in conflict with the main character

a picture illustrating a book, newspaper, etc.

wide-ranging knowledge and appreciation of many parts of the world arising from urban life and wide travel

Messages from the senses that make up the raw information that affects many kinds of behavior and mental processes.

an autobiographical mode of verse that reveals that poet's personal problems with unusual frankness or honesty

a written guarantee, issued to the purchaser of an article by its manufacturer, promising to repair, if necessary

situated or occurring on the skin or immediately beneath it, surface level

Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)

done without will or conscious control

acting on an inner feeling; done without thinking

avoiding by cleverness; not straightforward; misleading

Feeling kindness or understanding towards something or someone

the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.

honesty, high moral standards; an unimpaired condition, completeness, soundness

difference, variety; a condition of having many different types of forms

a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word

unwilling, holding back, hesitant

an advised course of action; suggestion or advice

wearied, worn-out, dulled

the narrator knows all of the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters in a work

With a great deal of enthusiasm, wanting