Elie Wiesel Reflection Questions
The author of the novel Night, Elie Wiesel, sat down with Richard Heffner and discussed many topics in the clip. One thing Elie Wiesel demonstrated was the power of words. We've watched many videos and gone over the power of words many times in class but it was interesting to see Wiesel use examples of this. One way this was demonstrated was through his quote, "it can be a quest for truth, a quest for answers, a quest for more questions, a quest for hope, for meaning". I believe the latter quote has to do with the power of words because Wiesel is talking about how questions can lead to so many things such as hope, meaning, etc. A question is also another type of a "power of word" phrase. That quote was inspiring but Wiesel was asked about his faith which led to the reply, "I don't deny God but I question him" and this was even more motivating. The fact that Wiesel actually questions God (and that his faith tradition allows him to do this) is absolutely motivating. Everyone has questioned God in their lifetime from questions like if God is actually listening to our prayers to questioning if God is really real or a myth. From my faith, I can say that God is real and listens to all our prayers, I believe in the one and only God. Elie Wiesel has been through a lot but he has a great philosophy.
One Survivor Remembers Reflection Questions
1.) Some of the images of the camps and scenes of the the bombings were very powerful. The videos of the planes bombing the city were especially powerful to me because it showed how these people lived for several months. The images of Weissmann's family also gave a saddening effect to the viewers. I myself felt bad for her because she lost her family at such a young age to such a terrible tradegy. One lesson I think the images of her family offered was to not take your life for granted because it could be over in just a split second.
2.) The nazis dehumanized the Jews by separating them from their families, put them to work in hard labor intensive factories, and treated them like they were dirt. Weissmann's friends Ilda and Susy helped her overcome the dehuminazation by treating each other the way they should be treated.
3.) Like Weissmann, if everything were taken away from me, I would fantasize about having a Sunday Brunch with my mom and dad. I think I take my family for granted. Something could happen to them at any moment and everyone always takes that for granted.
4.) I think one way persecution goes on in today's world is when someone is gay or has a different religious belief. I believe that certain laws can work against such prejudice and intolerance.
5.) The heroes of the film is Weissmann, (especially) her husband, Susy, and Ilda. For example, Susy gave the potatoe to Ilda and Gerda and says she wasn't hungry, even though they hadn't eaten in days. This is true friendship and kindness, which are some characteristics of a hero. Everyone can do something to make the world a better place like, just helping someone out or giving money to someone who needs it.
2.) The nazis dehumanized the Jews by separating them from their families, put them to work in hard labor intensive factories, and treated them like they were dirt. Weissmann's friends Ilda and Susy helped her overcome the dehuminazation by treating each other the way they should be treated.
3.) Like Weissmann, if everything were taken away from me, I would fantasize about having a Sunday Brunch with my mom and dad. I think I take my family for granted. Something could happen to them at any moment and everyone always takes that for granted.
4.) I think one way persecution goes on in today's world is when someone is gay or has a different religious belief. I believe that certain laws can work against such prejudice and intolerance.
5.) The heroes of the film is Weissmann, (especially) her husband, Susy, and Ilda. For example, Susy gave the potatoe to Ilda and Gerda and says she wasn't hungry, even though they hadn't eaten in days. This is true friendship and kindness, which are some characteristics of a hero. Everyone can do something to make the world a better place like, just helping someone out or giving money to someone who needs it.
One Paragraph Narrarive
I had never been more nervous in my life. My friends had wanted to go on the 100 ft drop roller coaster all day, the time had come. We reached in front of the line and were seated. There is nothing more stressful than knowing your going to die on a roller coaster. I heard the cranking sound of the lever and off we went. The long roller coaster, speedy and large, sped uphill on the track. Arms swinging from side to side, I screamed at the top of my lungs. The ride sped down one final corkscrew and swung around the corner of the wall. The lap-bar came up and I stepped onto the sweet-old ground again. Oh how I missed being on the ground and not at the top of the earth. I promised myself to never go on a roller coaster like that ever again.
"Come on, let's go on again!" A friend said.
They pulled me along back into the line. What am I going to do?!
"Come on, let's go on again!" A friend said.
They pulled me along back into the line. What am I going to do?!
St John Eudes Chapter 4&5 Summaries
In chapter four of A Heart on Fire, we learn about John Eudes going to different town where the plague had spread. He helped the victims affected by the sickness, prayed for them and also lived like them. Infection of his own self could be the least of his worries. The sick lived in barrels in a field, so did John Eudes. He met Gaston de Renty, who happened to be a young baron in the next town over and was responding to the same call as John. He also met Madame Laurence de Budos, a young abbess on the Benedictine convent. She brought meals to John Eudes which resulted in a tight friendship. In chapter five, John Eudes becomes known as the "wonder of his time". He wrote two best-selling books that's teach people (of all occupations) how to follow the life of Jesus and live like Jesus.
10 Word Vocabulary from Anywhere
Eccentric: adjective
Unconventional and/or slightly strange
The new girl seemed to have an eccentric personality
Imperative: adjective
Of vital importance or crucial
Fast action was imperative for the awful acts of events that had happened
Humane: adjective
Having/showing compassion or benevolence
The regulations created were to ensure the humane treatment of all sea creatures
Asses: verb
Evaluate or estimate the nature, quality of or nature
The team has to asses the importance of the claim
Languish: verb
(Of a person or other living things) lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble
If you keep flowers out of water for too long, they start to languish
Convey: verb
Make a idea, impression or feeling understandable to someone
The movie did not convey the message as well as the book did
Loll: verb
Sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed or lazy way
We lolled in our seats while watching a movie
Sleek: adjective
(Of hair, skin or fur) smooth and glossy
The mysterious girl was tall and had sleek, black, curly hair
Rankle: verb
(Of a wound or sore) continue to cause pain
Although she sprained her wrist last week, it continues to rankle her
Rational: adjective
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic
When he got into trouble today, Ms. Green said "I'm pretty sure there is a rational reason"
Unconventional and/or slightly strange
The new girl seemed to have an eccentric personality
Imperative: adjective
Of vital importance or crucial
Fast action was imperative for the awful acts of events that had happened
Humane: adjective
Having/showing compassion or benevolence
The regulations created were to ensure the humane treatment of all sea creatures
Asses: verb
Evaluate or estimate the nature, quality of or nature
The team has to asses the importance of the claim
Languish: verb
(Of a person or other living things) lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble
If you keep flowers out of water for too long, they start to languish
Convey: verb
Make a idea, impression or feeling understandable to someone
The movie did not convey the message as well as the book did
Loll: verb
Sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed or lazy way
We lolled in our seats while watching a movie
Sleek: adjective
(Of hair, skin or fur) smooth and glossy
The mysterious girl was tall and had sleek, black, curly hair
Rankle: verb
(Of a wound or sore) continue to cause pain
Although she sprained her wrist last week, it continues to rankle her
Rational: adjective
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic
When he got into trouble today, Ms. Green said "I'm pretty sure there is a rational reason"
10 Word St John Eudes Vocabulary
Esteem(pg 3): verb
Respect and admire
When going in for an interview, try to show many of the traits that are esteemed by managers
Evangelist(pg 3): noun
A person who seeks to convert others to the Catholic/Christian faith, usually by public preaching
She hopes to be God's Evangelist when she becomes older
Rural(pg 4): adjective
In relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town
The family had just moved here from their home in a rural area
Catechism(pg 6): noun
A summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers
Their principal work was to speak to the young on the catechism of the Roman Catholic Church
Providence(pg 6): noun
The protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power
Their trust was set in divine providence as a source of love
Mystic(pg 6): noun
A person who seeks by contemplation to obtain unity with absorption
No mystic has ever preached such great things about God
Rhetoric(pg 7): noun
The art of persuasive speaking or writing, especially with the use of figures of speech
Her sense of writing is put in such a rhetoric way, which persuades many to follow her preaching
Marian(pg 8): adjective
Of or relating to the Virgin Mary
The group focused on Mary, making them members of the Marian movement
Appall(pg 10): verb
Greatly dismay or horrify
I was appalled at the ridiculous comment she made to the teacher this afternoon
Recuperate(pg 13): verb
To recover from illness or exertion
The team has been recuperating from their loss at the previous game
Respect and admire
When going in for an interview, try to show many of the traits that are esteemed by managers
Evangelist(pg 3): noun
A person who seeks to convert others to the Catholic/Christian faith, usually by public preaching
She hopes to be God's Evangelist when she becomes older
Rural(pg 4): adjective
In relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town
The family had just moved here from their home in a rural area
Catechism(pg 6): noun
A summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers
Their principal work was to speak to the young on the catechism of the Roman Catholic Church
Providence(pg 6): noun
The protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power
Their trust was set in divine providence as a source of love
Mystic(pg 6): noun
A person who seeks by contemplation to obtain unity with absorption
No mystic has ever preached such great things about God
Rhetoric(pg 7): noun
The art of persuasive speaking or writing, especially with the use of figures of speech
Her sense of writing is put in such a rhetoric way, which persuades many to follow her preaching
Marian(pg 8): adjective
Of or relating to the Virgin Mary
The group focused on Mary, making them members of the Marian movement
Appall(pg 10): verb
Greatly dismay or horrify
I was appalled at the ridiculous comment she made to the teacher this afternoon
Recuperate(pg 13): verb
To recover from illness or exertion
The team has been recuperating from their loss at the previous game
All But Blind Analysis
Katerina Perez
Ms. Stronks
ELA 8
February 22, 2016
In the four stanza, fifteen line poem "All But Blind" by Walter de la Mare, he describes three animals that are considered "blind" by humans and
society but manage to get around quite fine, though they are "blind". First, de la Mare writes about the "four-clawed mole" (line 3) who "gropes for
worms" (line 2) in its "chambered hole" (line 1). Although to us it may appear that the mole is incapable to take care of itself because of its
blindness, we can see here that it quite capable. The mole can fumble for its nutrition meaning that it can still get around in its own way. Next, de la
Mare talks about the "hooded bat" (line 6), which is another creature (from our point of view) that seems to lack the sense of sight. Yet, without
the sense of sight, the animal still "Twirls softly by" (line 7) "In the evening sky" (line 5), which shows it can get around on its own even though it
doesn't (from our point of view) have a sense of sight. The same applies to the animal mentioned next in stanza three, the "barn owl" (line 10). de la
Mare talks about how the creature "blunders on her way" (line 11) "In the burning day" (line 9). This shows how both the bat and owl can get
around on their own although we consider it "blind". The poem is filled with examples of different creatures being considered blind by society but
also includes several literary devices. For example, de la Mare uses repetition of "All but blind" in stanzas two and three. The patterned rhyme
scheme (which is used in all four stanzas) is A, B, A, B. In conclusion, one may believe that de la Mare uses a metaphorical sense in saying that
"sight" is different to other people (or creatures). Society thinks that the creatures mentioned (and many more) are "blind" just because they may
not "see" as we do.
Ms. Stronks
ELA 8
February 22, 2016
In the four stanza, fifteen line poem "All But Blind" by Walter de la Mare, he describes three animals that are considered "blind" by humans and
society but manage to get around quite fine, though they are "blind". First, de la Mare writes about the "four-clawed mole" (line 3) who "gropes for
worms" (line 2) in its "chambered hole" (line 1). Although to us it may appear that the mole is incapable to take care of itself because of its
blindness, we can see here that it quite capable. The mole can fumble for its nutrition meaning that it can still get around in its own way. Next, de la
Mare talks about the "hooded bat" (line 6), which is another creature (from our point of view) that seems to lack the sense of sight. Yet, without
the sense of sight, the animal still "Twirls softly by" (line 7) "In the evening sky" (line 5), which shows it can get around on its own even though it
doesn't (from our point of view) have a sense of sight. The same applies to the animal mentioned next in stanza three, the "barn owl" (line 10). de la
Mare talks about how the creature "blunders on her way" (line 11) "In the burning day" (line 9). This shows how both the bat and owl can get
around on their own although we consider it "blind". The poem is filled with examples of different creatures being considered blind by society but
also includes several literary devices. For example, de la Mare uses repetition of "All but blind" in stanzas two and three. The patterned rhyme
scheme (which is used in all four stanzas) is A, B, A, B. In conclusion, one may believe that de la Mare uses a metaphorical sense in saying that
"sight" is different to other people (or creatures). Society thinks that the creatures mentioned (and many more) are "blind" just because they may
not "see" as we do.
TKAM Vocabulary
Indignant: adjective
Feeling or showing anger or being annoyed at what is perceived as unfair treatment
They were indignant at being the target for the police
Chifforobe: noun
Closet-like piece of furniture
When playing hide and seek, the girls favorite spot is in the chifforobe
Desolate: adjective
(Of a place) deserted of people and in a state of emptiness
The huge flood desolated the village
Wrathful: adjective
Full of or characterized by intense anger
"Today seems to be a wrathful day" she said.
Obscurely: adjective
Not clear or plain
I fond an obscure question in the packet
Perpetrate: verb
To commit
She perpetrated to a promise
Libel: noun
A published false statement that is damaging to a persons reputation
The celebrity's reputation was ruined by the libels
Hone: verb
To sharpen (a blade)
He was carefully honing the sword
Induce: verb
To succeed in persuading or influencing
The group induced many people to sneak out of class
Vengeance: noun
Punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for a wrong or an injury
His trait of vengeance has ruined his relationship with friends
Scrutiny: noun
Critical observation or examination
Every essay written was placed under extreme scrutiny to make sure it was not plagiarized
Affliction: noun
Something that may cause pain or suffering
The crippling affliction ruined his ability to play
Devoid: adjective
Free form or entirely lacking
Her face was devoid of any emotion when she heard the news
Tedious: adjective
Too long, dull, or slow: tiresome
Although I thought it would be fun, the vacation turned out to be very tedious
Dawn: verb
(Of a day) begin
When Wednesday dawned, I could not be more excited
Sustain: verb
Strengthen or support physically or mentally
The family has sustained every since they bought a house
Riot: noun
A (violent) disturbance by a crowd
Ever since the police shot a colored man, there have been riots every day
Discreet: adjective
Careful in ones speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense
They made some discreet comments
Diction: noun
The choice and use of words and phrases in writing and speech
She has a very good diction so there is no doubt she will nail the interview
Coil: verb
To arrange or wind (something flexible) in a joined sequence
She coiled herself up in her room
Feeling or showing anger or being annoyed at what is perceived as unfair treatment
They were indignant at being the target for the police
Chifforobe: noun
Closet-like piece of furniture
When playing hide and seek, the girls favorite spot is in the chifforobe
Desolate: adjective
(Of a place) deserted of people and in a state of emptiness
The huge flood desolated the village
Wrathful: adjective
Full of or characterized by intense anger
"Today seems to be a wrathful day" she said.
Obscurely: adjective
Not clear or plain
I fond an obscure question in the packet
Perpetrate: verb
To commit
She perpetrated to a promise
Libel: noun
A published false statement that is damaging to a persons reputation
The celebrity's reputation was ruined by the libels
Hone: verb
To sharpen (a blade)
He was carefully honing the sword
Induce: verb
To succeed in persuading or influencing
The group induced many people to sneak out of class
Vengeance: noun
Punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for a wrong or an injury
His trait of vengeance has ruined his relationship with friends
Scrutiny: noun
Critical observation or examination
Every essay written was placed under extreme scrutiny to make sure it was not plagiarized
Affliction: noun
Something that may cause pain or suffering
The crippling affliction ruined his ability to play
Devoid: adjective
Free form or entirely lacking
Her face was devoid of any emotion when she heard the news
Tedious: adjective
Too long, dull, or slow: tiresome
Although I thought it would be fun, the vacation turned out to be very tedious
Dawn: verb
(Of a day) begin
When Wednesday dawned, I could not be more excited
Sustain: verb
Strengthen or support physically or mentally
The family has sustained every since they bought a house
Riot: noun
A (violent) disturbance by a crowd
Ever since the police shot a colored man, there have been riots every day
Discreet: adjective
Careful in ones speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense
They made some discreet comments
Diction: noun
The choice and use of words and phrases in writing and speech
She has a very good diction so there is no doubt she will nail the interview
Coil: verb
To arrange or wind (something flexible) in a joined sequence
She coiled herself up in her room
The Road Not Taken Analysis
Katerina Perez
ELA 8
Ms. Stronks
February 16, 2016
The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost is a four stanza poem about two roads. The narrator seems to take both roads and describe them. One may
say that the two road symbolizes two lifestyles or two decisions. In stanza four the narrator says, "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I- I took the
one less traveled by" which implies that the narrator is taking the road (,making a decisions or choosing the lifestyle) that is not so popular and that
is traveled by less people. The narrator also states, "sorry I could not travel both" (stanza one). The latter quote implies that he/she could not take
both roads or (using the symbolic definitions) lifestyles. But later in stanza two the narrator says, "Then took the other, as just as fair" which
indicates that they took both roads, chose both lifestyles or chose both decisions. It is fair to say that he/she took both roads based on the quote in
stanza two. One literary device used in the poem is located in stanza two. It reads, "Because it was grassy and wanted wear". This is
personification because the quote directly states that the grass "wanted wear" or in other words, wanted to be walked on. In conclusion, The Road
Not Taken by Robert Frost is a confusing yet peaceful poem that may be about decision-making
ELA 8
Ms. Stronks
February 16, 2016
The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost is a four stanza poem about two roads. The narrator seems to take both roads and describe them. One may
say that the two road symbolizes two lifestyles or two decisions. In stanza four the narrator says, "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I- I took the
one less traveled by" which implies that the narrator is taking the road (,making a decisions or choosing the lifestyle) that is not so popular and that
is traveled by less people. The narrator also states, "sorry I could not travel both" (stanza one). The latter quote implies that he/she could not take
both roads or (using the symbolic definitions) lifestyles. But later in stanza two the narrator says, "Then took the other, as just as fair" which
indicates that they took both roads, chose both lifestyles or chose both decisions. It is fair to say that he/she took both roads based on the quote in
stanza two. One literary device used in the poem is located in stanza two. It reads, "Because it was grassy and wanted wear". This is
personification because the quote directly states that the grass "wanted wear" or in other words, wanted to be walked on. In conclusion, The Road
Not Taken by Robert Frost is a confusing yet peaceful poem that may be about decision-making
Vocabulary Tone Words
Benevolent: adjective
Well meaning and kindly
The girl had a benevolent smile on her face
Choleric: adjective
Bad tempered and/or irritable
The students were talking in a choleric tone
Elated: verb
To make (someone) extremely happy
I feel elated that my favorite team won
Caustic: adjective
Sarcastic in a bitter way
The friends made caustic comments at the boy
Pompous: adjective
affectedly solemn or self-important
That guy is a pompous person who thinks he is all that
Foreboding: noun
Fearful apprehension; a feeling that something bad might happen
He read the mysterious note with a sense of caution and foreboding
Fervent: adjective
Displaying a passionate intensity
The employee showed fervent care to the customers
Callous: adjective
Showing or having an insensitive disregard for others
Their callous comments about her accident made me worried
Vexed: adjective
Difficult and debated; very problematic
The teacher is always wondering about the vexed question about how the school will afford the new systems
Pleading: noun
the action of making an emotional appeal to someone
The boy paid no attention to her pleading
Ecstatic: adjective
Feeling overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement
Thousands of ecstatic fans crowded the huge stadium
Superficial: adjective
Existing or occurring at or on the surface
The earthquake destroyed many homes, but the building took superficial damage
Whimsical: adjective
Playfully fanciful in an appealing or amusing way
The child played whimsical games on the playground
Zealous: adjective
Showing or having zeal
His zeal for the sport really lightened the mood when the team lost
Didactic: adjective
intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive
The author wrote a didactic type story which is meant for children to learn how to write
Consoling: verb
To comfort (someone) at a time of grief
She consoled me when I heard the terrible news
Witty: adjective
showing or characterized by quick and inventive
She always came up with witty remarks
Jaded: adjective
Tired, bored or lacking enthusiasm
Her jaded personality really brought the mood down
Ironic: adjective
Using or characterized by irony
It was ironic that when I said her name she walked in
Fond: adjective
Having a liking for
She is very fond of the band
Well meaning and kindly
The girl had a benevolent smile on her face
Choleric: adjective
Bad tempered and/or irritable
The students were talking in a choleric tone
Elated: verb
To make (someone) extremely happy
I feel elated that my favorite team won
Caustic: adjective
Sarcastic in a bitter way
The friends made caustic comments at the boy
Pompous: adjective
affectedly solemn or self-important
That guy is a pompous person who thinks he is all that
Foreboding: noun
Fearful apprehension; a feeling that something bad might happen
He read the mysterious note with a sense of caution and foreboding
Fervent: adjective
Displaying a passionate intensity
The employee showed fervent care to the customers
Callous: adjective
Showing or having an insensitive disregard for others
Their callous comments about her accident made me worried
Vexed: adjective
Difficult and debated; very problematic
The teacher is always wondering about the vexed question about how the school will afford the new systems
Pleading: noun
the action of making an emotional appeal to someone
The boy paid no attention to her pleading
Ecstatic: adjective
Feeling overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement
Thousands of ecstatic fans crowded the huge stadium
Superficial: adjective
Existing or occurring at or on the surface
The earthquake destroyed many homes, but the building took superficial damage
Whimsical: adjective
Playfully fanciful in an appealing or amusing way
The child played whimsical games on the playground
Zealous: adjective
Showing or having zeal
His zeal for the sport really lightened the mood when the team lost
Didactic: adjective
intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive
The author wrote a didactic type story which is meant for children to learn how to write
Consoling: verb
To comfort (someone) at a time of grief
She consoled me when I heard the terrible news
Witty: adjective
showing or characterized by quick and inventive
She always came up with witty remarks
Jaded: adjective
Tired, bored or lacking enthusiasm
Her jaded personality really brought the mood down
Ironic: adjective
Using or characterized by irony
It was ironic that when I said her name she walked in
Fond: adjective
Having a liking for
She is very fond of the band
Vocabulary Chapter 13-15
Acquiescence: noun
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest
In silent acquiescence, the girl stood up and walked over to her friends
Affliction: noun
Something that can cause suffering or pain
The tumor was a crippling affliction to the body
Caste: noun
The hereditary classes of Hindu society
His family belongs to the higher castes
Criteria: noun
A principle in which something may be judged or decided
The restaurant never violates the health departments criteria
Elusive: adjective
Difficult to find catch or achieve
As you get older, a job will become less and less elusive
Formidable: adjective
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively powerful
Although she was somewhat mean to people, she was a formidable opponent
Impassive: adjective
Not feeling or showing emotion
He was impassive during the saddest part of the movie
Infallible: adjective
Incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
Although people think the opposite, doctors are not infallible
Invoke: verb
Cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority
The idea is rarely invoked today
Obliquely: adverb
Not in a direct way
He obliquely talked about politics and today's news
Ominous: adjective
Giving the impression that something bad or threatening will happen
The dark, gray, ominous clouds moved in, hiding the sun
Pensive: adjective
Engaged in or reflecting deep or serious thought
The old man seemed to be in a pensive mood today
Prerogative: noun
A right or privilege given to a specific individual or class
Having a maid was still a prerogative of the rich back then
Venerable: adjective
Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of wisdom, age, or character
He was a venerable real estate agent
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest
In silent acquiescence, the girl stood up and walked over to her friends
Affliction: noun
Something that can cause suffering or pain
The tumor was a crippling affliction to the body
Caste: noun
The hereditary classes of Hindu society
His family belongs to the higher castes
Criteria: noun
A principle in which something may be judged or decided
The restaurant never violates the health departments criteria
Elusive: adjective
Difficult to find catch or achieve
As you get older, a job will become less and less elusive
Formidable: adjective
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively powerful
Although she was somewhat mean to people, she was a formidable opponent
Impassive: adjective
Not feeling or showing emotion
He was impassive during the saddest part of the movie
Infallible: adjective
Incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
Although people think the opposite, doctors are not infallible
Invoke: verb
Cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority
The idea is rarely invoked today
Obliquely: adverb
Not in a direct way
He obliquely talked about politics and today's news
Ominous: adjective
Giving the impression that something bad or threatening will happen
The dark, gray, ominous clouds moved in, hiding the sun
Pensive: adjective
Engaged in or reflecting deep or serious thought
The old man seemed to be in a pensive mood today
Prerogative: noun
A right or privilege given to a specific individual or class
Having a maid was still a prerogative of the rich back then
Venerable: adjective
Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of wisdom, age, or character
He was a venerable real estate agent
Vocabulary Chapter 4-6
Auspicious: adjective
Conducive to success
It was not the most auspicious day in math class.
Benevolence: noun
Desire to do good to others
She has a benevolence type of personality
Benign: adjective
Gentle; kindly
His facial expression became benign
Ensuing: verb
To happen or occur afterwards as a result
His comment to the teacher ensued in a detention
Edification: noun
The instruction or improvement of a person intellectually or morally
They will always be read with edification and delight because of the way they act
Gingerly: adverb
In a cautious or careful manner
While sneaking downstairs to get a midnight snack, he walked very gingerly
Inquisitive: adjective
Curious or inquiring
The baby was very inquisitive about all the people surrounding her
Malignant: adjective
Very infectious
The disease that spread and killed many was very malignant
Morbid: adjective
characterized by or appealing to an unhealthy interest in disturbing subjects
He had a morbid fascination in hauntings that occurred in people's homes
Placidly: adverb
To do in a quiet or tranquil manner
She floated placidly along the lazy river
Prowess: noun
Skill or expertise in a particular field or activity
She has a prowess in accounting
Tacit: adjective
Understood or implied without being stated
The silence between the both of us stated tacit agreement
Tyranny: noun
Oppressive or cruel government or rule
The people who survived the war and escaped the evil tyranny are very brave
Conducive to success
It was not the most auspicious day in math class.
Benevolence: noun
Desire to do good to others
She has a benevolence type of personality
Benign: adjective
Gentle; kindly
His facial expression became benign
Ensuing: verb
To happen or occur afterwards as a result
His comment to the teacher ensued in a detention
Edification: noun
The instruction or improvement of a person intellectually or morally
They will always be read with edification and delight because of the way they act
Gingerly: adverb
In a cautious or careful manner
While sneaking downstairs to get a midnight snack, he walked very gingerly
Inquisitive: adjective
Curious or inquiring
The baby was very inquisitive about all the people surrounding her
Malignant: adjective
Very infectious
The disease that spread and killed many was very malignant
Morbid: adjective
characterized by or appealing to an unhealthy interest in disturbing subjects
He had a morbid fascination in hauntings that occurred in people's homes
Placidly: adverb
To do in a quiet or tranquil manner
She floated placidly along the lazy river
Prowess: noun
Skill or expertise in a particular field or activity
She has a prowess in accounting
Tacit: adjective
Understood or implied without being stated
The silence between the both of us stated tacit agreement
Tyranny: noun
Oppressive or cruel government or rule
The people who survived the war and escaped the evil tyranny are very brave
Vocabulary Words #4
Allure- the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating
After hanging out with him a couple of times, I noticed he had the power to allure anyone.
Aspire- to direct ones hope or ambition to achieve something
I aspire to become a person who helps those in need one day.
Avid- having or showing a keen interest in
She is an avid volleyball player.
Barter- exchange (goods or services) for other services or goods without using any money
They usually bartered supplies for a meal.
Bigot- a person who is intolerant towards those holding different opinions
Don't let a few bigots ruin your big dreams.
Cache- a collection of the same item hidden in an inaccessible place
She owns a cache of expensive vintage dresses.
Cascade- a small waterfall
When we visited Hawaii, we witnessed many roaring cascades.
Clad- past participle of clothe (to put clothes on)
They were clad in casual shorts and Converse.
Copious- abundant in supply or in quantity
The kids took copious notes during class.
Crusade- a medieval military expedition
The chief led the long crusade into war.
Deter- discourage (someone) from doing something
The sickness deterred him from entering the contest.
Dispatch- send off to a destination or for a purpose
The team dispatched messages back to their hometown.
Distraught- deeply upset and/or agitated
The whole team became distraught after they lost the game.
Edible- safe to eat
Those fake apples on the stand are not edible.
Encroach- intrude on (someone's territory or a thing considered to be a right)
Do not encroach him, just stay in your room until he's done.
Evoke- bring or recall to the conscious mind
She always likes to evoke memories of her childhood.
Glut- an excessively abundant supply of something
We have a glut of merchandise in the back room.
Incite- to encourage or stir up (violent or bad behavior)
The fight at school today was incited by the 7th grader.
Lavish- sumptuously rich, luxurious or elaborate
The couple help a lavish banquet at their home today.
Mimic- to imitate (someone's actions or words), typically in order to entertain or ridicule
She mimicked her cousins voice.
After hanging out with him a couple of times, I noticed he had the power to allure anyone.
Aspire- to direct ones hope or ambition to achieve something
I aspire to become a person who helps those in need one day.
Avid- having or showing a keen interest in
She is an avid volleyball player.
Barter- exchange (goods or services) for other services or goods without using any money
They usually bartered supplies for a meal.
Bigot- a person who is intolerant towards those holding different opinions
Don't let a few bigots ruin your big dreams.
Cache- a collection of the same item hidden in an inaccessible place
She owns a cache of expensive vintage dresses.
Cascade- a small waterfall
When we visited Hawaii, we witnessed many roaring cascades.
Clad- past participle of clothe (to put clothes on)
They were clad in casual shorts and Converse.
Copious- abundant in supply or in quantity
The kids took copious notes during class.
Crusade- a medieval military expedition
The chief led the long crusade into war.
Deter- discourage (someone) from doing something
The sickness deterred him from entering the contest.
Dispatch- send off to a destination or for a purpose
The team dispatched messages back to their hometown.
Distraught- deeply upset and/or agitated
The whole team became distraught after they lost the game.
Edible- safe to eat
Those fake apples on the stand are not edible.
Encroach- intrude on (someone's territory or a thing considered to be a right)
Do not encroach him, just stay in your room until he's done.
Evoke- bring or recall to the conscious mind
She always likes to evoke memories of her childhood.
Glut- an excessively abundant supply of something
We have a glut of merchandise in the back room.
Incite- to encourage or stir up (violent or bad behavior)
The fight at school today was incited by the 7th grader.
Lavish- sumptuously rich, luxurious or elaborate
The couple help a lavish banquet at their home today.
Mimic- to imitate (someone's actions or words), typically in order to entertain or ridicule
She mimicked her cousins voice.
Greek View vs. Contemperary View
The way the world was viewed by the Greeks was both similar and different from the contemporary view. The Greek view of the world resembles the contemporary view in that both contain Europe and Asia. Furthermore, the views are similar because both include the North African country, Libya. However, the contemporary and Greek view because the Greeks believed that the world was like a plate, flat but round. The Greeks also thought that the ocean flowed around the edge of the world in a clockwise motion. Therefore, even though both views differ in many ways, they also have numerous similarities.
Vocabulary Words #3
Accord- to give or grant someone (recognition, power, or status)
There are many powers accorded to the president.
Adamant- refusing to be persuaded or change someones mind
She is adamant that she is not going to change schools.
Agile- able to move easily and quickly
The little boy was agile as a bird.
Allege- to claim or assert that someone has doing something wrong or illegal
The man allegedly tried to rob the small convenient store.
Astute- having the ability to accurately asses a situation or person
He was an astute lawyer.
Banter- the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
At todays party, there was lots of singing and dancing along with good-natured banter.
Bizarre- very strange or unusual
The movie was very bizarre and was nothing like the trailer.
Candid- truthful and straightforward
Her responses are always candid, especially when talking to friends.
Chastise- to rebuke or reprimand severely
She chastised her friends for their lack of participation on the project.
Clarify- to make (a statement or situation) less confusing
After more information was given, the reporter clarified the situation for the viewers after days of confusion.
Concur- to be of the same opinion
The parents concurred with the teachers plan to get students to behave better.
Crucial- critical or pivotal
The major car accident on the freeway left the driver in a crucial condition.
Deceptive- misleading
He had a look of deceptive casualness.
Deplete- to use up the supply or resources of
Potato stocks are depleting.
Dire- extremely serious or urgent
After the stunt he pulled yesterday, he will be getting dire consequences.
Embark- to go on board a ship, aircraft or other vehicle
They embarked for Denver on 1654.
Epoch- A period time or history or a person’s life
We are studying the Victorian epoch at school.
Facilitate- to make (an action or process) easy or easier
The restaurant and market were located on the same street to facilitate having to go get ingredients.
Foreboding- fearful apprehension
She read the mysterious letter with a foreboding look on her face.
Foster- encourage or promote the development of something
The teachers job is to foster the his students and learning.
There are many powers accorded to the president.
Adamant- refusing to be persuaded or change someones mind
She is adamant that she is not going to change schools.
Agile- able to move easily and quickly
The little boy was agile as a bird.
Allege- to claim or assert that someone has doing something wrong or illegal
The man allegedly tried to rob the small convenient store.
Astute- having the ability to accurately asses a situation or person
He was an astute lawyer.
Banter- the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
At todays party, there was lots of singing and dancing along with good-natured banter.
Bizarre- very strange or unusual
The movie was very bizarre and was nothing like the trailer.
Candid- truthful and straightforward
Her responses are always candid, especially when talking to friends.
Chastise- to rebuke or reprimand severely
She chastised her friends for their lack of participation on the project.
Clarify- to make (a statement or situation) less confusing
After more information was given, the reporter clarified the situation for the viewers after days of confusion.
Concur- to be of the same opinion
The parents concurred with the teachers plan to get students to behave better.
Crucial- critical or pivotal
The major car accident on the freeway left the driver in a crucial condition.
Deceptive- misleading
He had a look of deceptive casualness.
Deplete- to use up the supply or resources of
Potato stocks are depleting.
Dire- extremely serious or urgent
After the stunt he pulled yesterday, he will be getting dire consequences.
Embark- to go on board a ship, aircraft or other vehicle
They embarked for Denver on 1654.
Epoch- A period time or history or a person’s life
We are studying the Victorian epoch at school.
Facilitate- to make (an action or process) easy or easier
The restaurant and market were located on the same street to facilitate having to go get ingredients.
Foreboding- fearful apprehension
She read the mysterious letter with a foreboding look on her face.
Foster- encourage or promote the development of something
The teachers job is to foster the his students and learning.
The Pie Summary
The eight paragraph excerpt, The Pie from Gary Soto's, A Summer Life is about the guilt of a religious six year old boy. The little boy is bored during a summer day and decides to go to the German Market, his mouth watering at the shelf of pies. He puts an apple pie under his discus ad walks out of the store. The boy runs home and eats the entire pie by himself, even denying to share a piece with a neighbor. After eating it, guilt starts to eat him up. The boy starts to see the shadows of "angels fleeing bad deeds" (p. 7). At the end, the boy still feels guilty and Soto shows this by making hidden allusions to biblical stories such as Adam and Eve and Potious Pilot. Throughout the excerpt, Soto uses many examples of personification, repetition and other literary devices. Overall the theme of this excerpt is "some good things come from stealing" (p.5).
Vocabulary Words #2
Katerina Perez
Ms. Stronks
ELA 8
November 16, 2015
Abate- to become less intense; calm down
The wind suddenly abated
Advocate- a person who publicly supports a cause or policy
The man was an advocate against abortion
Avert- turn away (one's thoughts or eyes)
The little girl averted her eyes off the screen during the violent scenes
Benefactor- a person who gives money to help a person or a cause
My benefactor gave me money to help pay for my bills
Blatant- done openly and unashamedly
The girl exhibited a blatant disregard for authority
Capricious- given to sudden changes in mood or behavior
The baby was capricious during dinner today
Cogent- clear, convincing and logical
In mock trial, they teach you how to give cogent arguments
Confiscate- to take (someone's property) with authority
The administration confiscated her phone during class
Decree- an official order issued by a legal authority
The council members proposed a decree
Deploy- to move into position for military action
The troops were deployed in remote location
Dilemma- a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between different alternatives
She attempted to solve the dilemma herself
Discrete- individually distinct and separate
He worked for a discrete type job
Elite- a select part of a group that is superior to the rest
The elite basketball player was dressed in purple
Enmity- the state of being or feeling hostile towards someone
The enmity between the two teams, playing for championships
Flustered- to make (someone) confused or agitated
She needs to learn how to get stuff done before a deadline and not get flustered the night before
Gullible- easily persuaded to believe something
She was gullible when I told her that
Impair- weaken of damage something
Her broken arm will impair her job performance
Lax- not sufficiently strict
There is lax security at the mall
Meager- lacking in quantity or quality
The store supplies many things but always has meager paper
Modify- to improve (something) or make less extreme
The team was definitely modified after last years big loss
Ms. Stronks
ELA 8
November 16, 2015
Abate- to become less intense; calm down
The wind suddenly abated
Advocate- a person who publicly supports a cause or policy
The man was an advocate against abortion
Avert- turn away (one's thoughts or eyes)
The little girl averted her eyes off the screen during the violent scenes
Benefactor- a person who gives money to help a person or a cause
My benefactor gave me money to help pay for my bills
Blatant- done openly and unashamedly
The girl exhibited a blatant disregard for authority
Capricious- given to sudden changes in mood or behavior
The baby was capricious during dinner today
Cogent- clear, convincing and logical
In mock trial, they teach you how to give cogent arguments
Confiscate- to take (someone's property) with authority
The administration confiscated her phone during class
Decree- an official order issued by a legal authority
The council members proposed a decree
Deploy- to move into position for military action
The troops were deployed in remote location
Dilemma- a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between different alternatives
She attempted to solve the dilemma herself
Discrete- individually distinct and separate
He worked for a discrete type job
Elite- a select part of a group that is superior to the rest
The elite basketball player was dressed in purple
Enmity- the state of being or feeling hostile towards someone
The enmity between the two teams, playing for championships
Flustered- to make (someone) confused or agitated
She needs to learn how to get stuff done before a deadline and not get flustered the night before
Gullible- easily persuaded to believe something
She was gullible when I told her that
Impair- weaken of damage something
Her broken arm will impair her job performance
Lax- not sufficiently strict
There is lax security at the mall
Meager- lacking in quantity or quality
The store supplies many things but always has meager paper
Modify- to improve (something) or make less extreme
The team was definitely modified after last years big loss
Subject and Object Pronoun Story
After two years of not doing anything during the summer, my friends and I decided to go on a fun-filled vacation. It took us several days to decide where to go and then book rooms and activities. All six of us settled on New York. Everyone wanted to get away from the heat Los Angeles brought us every summer. I packed two bags a couple weeks later and was ready to go. I needed several bags because the weather reports called for a lot of snow, so everything we packed was very bulky. We all headed to the airport in one car. When we got inside the airport, it was packed of people from wall to wall. Our flight was going to take off in two hours and it was going to take way more time to do that since there are so many people. "What if we missed our flight?" I thought. Maybe going on this vacation was a mistake.
Vocabulary Words
Katerina Perez
ELA 8
Ms. Stronks
November 10, 2015
Amiss- out of place; not quite right
Her comment was a little amiss in the conversation
Bleak- lack of vegetation
The landscape is usually bleak in the winter time
Cogitate- to think deeply about something
The teacher asked the student to cogitate about his actions
Covet- to desire something
She coveted her friends new shoes
Defer- put off to a later time; to postpone
They deferred the lunch date until next week
Dialect- a particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region
This book is written in the dialect of the main character
Elegy- a poem of serious reflection; typically for the dead
After losing his wife, the poet wrote an elegy for her
Gaudy- extravagantly bright or showy
I wrapped her present in pink wrapping paper and gaudy ribbons
Guile- sly or cunning intelligence
He used all his guile and strength to get out of the situation
Haven- a place of safety
The billionaire thought about opening a haven for animals
Illiterate- unable to write or read
Since she never had an education, she was illiterate
Indolent- wanting to avoid something; lazy
The father wanted to pull his son away from an indolent lifestyle
Luminous- bright or shining
The new lights in my room are much more luminous than my old ones
Opulent- very rich or luxurious
When sitting in a yacht, you feel very opulent
Pivotal- of crucial importance in relation to something
The beast played a pivotal role in Beauty and the Beast
Plunder- to steal goods from a person or from a place
The robbers plundered through the abandoned house for expensive goods
Prudent- showing care and thought for the future
No prudent student would fail a class
Query- a question
The spokeswoman for the company said that no queries could be asked until Wednesday
Renounce- to formally reject
They renounced his offer to help them out
Shackle- a pair of fetters connected together by a chain
We need a pair of shackles for the play
ELA 8
Ms. Stronks
November 10, 2015
Amiss- out of place; not quite right
Her comment was a little amiss in the conversation
Bleak- lack of vegetation
The landscape is usually bleak in the winter time
Cogitate- to think deeply about something
The teacher asked the student to cogitate about his actions
Covet- to desire something
She coveted her friends new shoes
Defer- put off to a later time; to postpone
They deferred the lunch date until next week
Dialect- a particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region
This book is written in the dialect of the main character
Elegy- a poem of serious reflection; typically for the dead
After losing his wife, the poet wrote an elegy for her
Gaudy- extravagantly bright or showy
I wrapped her present in pink wrapping paper and gaudy ribbons
Guile- sly or cunning intelligence
He used all his guile and strength to get out of the situation
Haven- a place of safety
The billionaire thought about opening a haven for animals
Illiterate- unable to write or read
Since she never had an education, she was illiterate
Indolent- wanting to avoid something; lazy
The father wanted to pull his son away from an indolent lifestyle
Luminous- bright or shining
The new lights in my room are much more luminous than my old ones
Opulent- very rich or luxurious
When sitting in a yacht, you feel very opulent
Pivotal- of crucial importance in relation to something
The beast played a pivotal role in Beauty and the Beast
Plunder- to steal goods from a person or from a place
The robbers plundered through the abandoned house for expensive goods
Prudent- showing care and thought for the future
No prudent student would fail a class
Query- a question
The spokeswoman for the company said that no queries could be asked until Wednesday
Renounce- to formally reject
They renounced his offer to help them out
Shackle- a pair of fetters connected together by a chain
We need a pair of shackles for the play
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Pope Francis and Pope John Paul II Essay
Pope Francis and Pope John Paul II have inspired and have had an impact of millions of people. One example is that both popes held masses in the Philippines and at least five million people attended. Though they were both popes and stood for many of the same things, they had numerous differences. Each of the differences are very fascinating.
There are many differences between the two popes. For example, Pope Francis was born in Argentina while Pope John Paul II was born in Poland. Pope Francis can also speak four languages but Pope John Paul II can speak twelve different languages. Pope John Paul II had not addressed congress when as Pope Francis has addressed them. Although there are many more differences between the two, there are also many similarities.
While there are many differences, there are a variety of similarities. One similarity includes that both Pope Francis and Pope John Paul II had a mission to end abortion. They visited the United States as well. Also, both popes wanted everyone to treat each other with respect and follow the Golden Rule. Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis may have worked in different ways but are very similar and had an impact on the world.
There are many differences between the two popes. For example, Pope Francis was born in Argentina while Pope John Paul II was born in Poland. Pope Francis can also speak four languages but Pope John Paul II can speak twelve different languages. Pope John Paul II had not addressed congress when as Pope Francis has addressed them. Although there are many more differences between the two, there are also many similarities.
While there are many differences, there are a variety of similarities. One similarity includes that both Pope Francis and Pope John Paul II had a mission to end abortion. They visited the United States as well. Also, both popes wanted everyone to treat each other with respect and follow the Golden Rule. Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis may have worked in different ways but are very similar and had an impact on the world.