MIDTERM

Question 1

contempt

Answer 1

He feels that wealthy people viewed him with contempt because he is poor.

Question 2

eloquent

Answer 2

her eloquent speech touched the hearts of everyone there

Question 3

vital

Answer 3

In the winter, it is vital to wear a coat outside because of the lower temperature.

Question 4

biased

Answer 4

I think I am a the best person, but I may be biased about that.

Question 5

guile

Answer 5

the man had succeeded by guile and cunning actions.

Question 6

assess

Answer 6

The teacher will assess the students papers before giving them their grades.

Question 7

deter

Answer 7

In museums the signs posted next to art work will deter viewers not to use flash photography.

Question 8

complacent

Answer 8

My co-work became complacent about are job and does not put in as much effort as I do.

Question 9

virtue

Answer 9

Having respect for others is a virtue because it shows ones moral standards.

Question 10

prodigal

Answer 10

I consider myself to be prodigal because I love spending my money on makeup I do not need.

Question 11

pessimism

Answer 11

I didn’t prepare of the test, so I felt a sense of pessimism before looking at my grade

Question 12

caricature

Answer 12

I laughed at the caricature of the clown made by the talented artist.

Question 13

fracas

Answer 13

There is fracas by the bar because there are so many people

Question 14

corroborate

Answer 14

There is not enough evidence to corroborate his claim

Question 15

precarious

Answer 15

I was nervous walking up the ladder because it was in a precarious position.

Question 16

fervent

Answer 16

I have a fervent desire to become a painter because I’ve always loved art.

Question 17

inclined

Answer 17

I feel inclined to go to my best friends birthday party.

Question 18

apathy

Answer 18

Mia’s behavior displayed apathy by not attending her sisters wedding.

Question 19

ambiguous

Answer 19

When the stranger gave me an ambiguous smile I felt confused.

Question 20

vagrant

Answer 20

While I was in New York, I noticed a vagrant sitting on the street.

Question 21

revere

Answer 21

the whole community will revere the memory of their former leader

Question 22

obsure

Answer 22

I thought the drink I ordered at the new coffee shop had an obscure taste.

Question 23

indifferent

Answer 23

I felt indifferent about the pasta I tried at the new resturante, but the dessert was great!

Question 24

S -

Answer 24

Speaker. How does the speaker feel about the subject? Why did they decide to speak?

Question 25

O -

Answer 25

Occasion. When was this piece created? Why is this significant? How does the occasion affect the speakers message?

Question 26

A -

Answer 26

Audience. What does the speaker want audience members to do or think? How might the audience feel about the subject?

Question 27

P -

Answer 27

Purpose. Why is the speaker delivering this message? What do they want to accomplish? What is the main point?

Question 28

2nd S -

Answer 28

Subject. What is the main topic/idea? Whys is this subject important? What are key issues that relate to the subject?

Question 29

TONE -

Answer 29

How does the message sound/feel to readers? How does the tone impact the reader or audiences response to the message?

Question 30

The American Dream: