week 7 vocab

Question 1

Alliteration

Answer 1

Definition: literary device where the same sound or letter repeats at the beginning of closely connected words (3 or more times). Writers use alliteration to create rhythm, draw attention to specific phrases, or add a musical quality to the text
Example: “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers”

Question 2

Oxymoron

Answer 2

Definition: a figure of speech where two opposite or contradictory words are put together to create an interesting or surprising effect.
Example: “bittersweet. This word combines “bitter” and “sweet,” showing how something can be both happy and sad at the same time..”

Question 3

Scrupulous

Answer 3

Definition: being very careful to do the right thing and paying close attention to details; a scrupulous person is honest and makes sure everything is done correctly or fairly.
Example: “The research has been carried out with scrupulous attention to detail.”

Question 4

Pseudonym

Answer 4

Definition: a fictitious name used by an author to conceal his/her identity
Example: “Geisel best known by the pseudonym Dr. Seuss.”

Question 5

Melancholy

Answer 5

Definition: a gloomy state of mind
Example: “As the rainy day dragged on, a feeling of melancholy settled over Sam, making him feel quiet and sad for no particular reason.”

Question 6

Impoverished

Answer 6

Definition: reduced to poverty
Example: “After visiting an impoverished area in Southern Brazil, Joe felt lucky to live in Canada.”

Question 7

Conceited

Answer 7

Definition: having an overly high opinion of oneself or thinking you’re better than others
Example: “Jake was so conceited that he didn’t think anyone else’s ideas in the group project were as good as his own.”

Question 8

Indignation

Answer 8

Definition: Strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive or insulting
Example: “Sarah felt a surge of indignation when she was blamed for something she didn’t do, frustrated by how unfairly she was being treated.”