English III Colonial Period

Lynette M.
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  1. myth
    a traditional story serving to explain a world view
    A myth is an anonymous, traditional story that relies on the supernatural to explain a natural phenomenon, an aspect of human behavior, or a mystery of the universe.
  2. archetype
    something that serves as a model
    An archetype is a symbol, story pattern, or character type that is found in the literature of many cultures.
  3. trickster
    someone who plays practical jokes on others
    Tricksters are rebels who defy authority and frequently cause trouble, but they are also clever and creative figures who can unexpectedly reveal wisdom.
  4. vault
    an arched brick or stone ceiling or roof
    The church's vault arched high over our heads.
  5. alight
    settle or come to rest
    The cat watched the pigeon alight on the roof.
  6. conjurer
    someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience
    The conjurer amused the audience with his tricks.
  7. function
    what something is used for
    What is the function of the Great Turtle in Huron mythology?
  8. tradition
    a specific practice of long standing
    What tradition do the Huron preserve about the Earth-mother Aataentsic?
  9. disposition
    your usual mood
    Julia had a cheerful disposition.
  10. convene
    meet formally
    Congress will convene to hear the preseicent's speech tonight.
  11. posterity
    all future generations
    Mr. Norris requires students to create a record of their thoughts for posterity.
  12. temper
    make more acceptable or suitable by adding something else
    Alvaro tempers his anger by counting to ten.
  13. deliberation
    careful consideration
    After long deliberation, the city council voted to build a new library.
  14. ration
    a fixed portion that is allotted
    The camper's ate their entire day's ration and were still hungry.
  15. rouse
    cause to become awake or conscious
    They had gone to bed late, and it was difficult to rouse them.
  16. revive
    cause to regain consciousness
    The lifeguard was able to revive the unconscious swimmer.
  17. embark
    set out on, as an enterprise or subject of study
    The hunting party mounted their horses and prepared to embark.
  18. analyze
    break down into components or essential features
    I can analyze graphic information.
  19. integrate
    make into a whole or make part of a whole
    I can integrate facts from my research into my presentation.
  20. relevant
    having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
    When I complete a research project, I will choose relevant information to include in my presentation.
  21. coherent
    marked by an orderly and consistent relation of parts
    I will create a presentation that is coherent and relevant.
Created on Mon Jan 07 16:49:10 EST 2013 (updated Mon Jan 07 17:11:53 EST 2013)

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