Greek and Latin Root Words What does the root word cris/crit mean? What does the root word form mean? Can you think of any words that have cris crit in them? Can you think of any words that have form in them?

Week 3 critic hypocrisy criticize critique conform transform deform Greek Root cris/crit = to judge Latin Root form = to shape critic hypocrisy criticize critique conform transform deform chloroform General Vocabulary SAT Word bereave associate classify Literary Device cliche Grammar Focus pronouns

critic (n) Definition: one who expresses a reasoned opinion on any matter, especially involving a judgment of its value, truth, righteousness, beauty, or technique Blind Film Critic Sentence: The blind film critic analyzed characterization and sound when he gave a critique of the movie, Suicide Squad.

hypocrisy (noun) Definition: the behavior of people who do things that they tell other people not to do : behavior that does not agree with what someone claims to believe or feel Sentence: In The Outsiders, some of the Socs display hypocrisy when they tell their friends they won’t speak to the Greasers, and then they go to the drive-in and talk to Ponyboy and Johnny.

criticize (v) Sentence: The Socs criticize the Greasers, and the Greasers criticize the Socs, but as Cherry Valence says in chapter 2, “Things are rough all over.” Definition: to express disapproval of (someone or something) : to talk about the problems or faults of (someone or something); to make judgments about something

critique (n/v) Definition: a careful judgment in which you give your opinion about the good and bad parts of something (such as a piece of writing or a work of art) Grease Lightening Sentence: Watch a clip from the movie Grease and critique the setting, characterization, and acting/singing performance.

conform (v) Definition: to be similar to or the same as something : to obey or agree with something : to do what other people do : to behave in a way that is accepted by most people Intro to Grease Sentence: In Grease and The Outsiders, the Greaser characters often don’t conform to the standard dress code and behavior of the societies they live in.

transform (v) Definition: to change (something) completely and usually in a good way Sentence: The mark of a round and dynamic character, such as Ponyboy, Johnny, and Dally is that they transform from the beginning of a novel to the end.

deform (v) Definition: to change something so that it no longer has its normal or original shape Sentence: The Socs tried to beat up Ponyboy and deform his face; however, Ponyboy only received a small cut on his cheek.

chloroform (n) Definition: a colorless, sweet-smelling poisonous liquid; used in the past as an anesthesia for surgical procedures Sentence: Do you think that in the next rumble, the Greasers will seek revenge for Ponyboy’s attack by making the Socs sniff chloroform?

associate (v) Sentence: I often associate the word “greaser” with The Outsiders, black leather jackets, slicked-back hair, and Chuck Taylor sneakers. Definition: to think of one person or thing when you think of another person or thing : to be together with another person or group as friends, partners, etc.

classify (v) Definition: to arrange (people or things) into groups based on ways that they are alike : to consider (someone or something) as belonging to a particular group Sentence: Would you classify the following staff as Greaser or Soc and why? -Mrs. Cojocar -Mrs. Barney -Mr. Mags -Mr. McManus -Ms. Paris -Mr. Gorbatuk -Mrs. Kurzius -Mrs. Joy

SAT Word: bereave (v) Definition: to be left alone, especially through the death of another; to be deprived of something Sentence: When Ponyboy’s parents died in the car accident, the Curtis boys were bereaved of any future memories of their mom and dad.

Literary Device: cliche (n) Sentence: When S.E. Hinton wrote The Outsiders, her novel ended the clichés of young adult writing by providing a fresh, realistic perspective of teenage lives. Definition:  a phrase or expression that has been used so often that it is no longer original or interesting : something that is so commonly used in books, stories, etc., that it is no longer effective

Grammar Focus: pronouns Definition: -any word that replaces nouns or other pronouns -The antecedent is the word the pronoun replaces. Example: The Greasers (antecedent) fixed their (pronoun) hair in the bathroom mirror. vague pronoun: when a pronoun is used but the antecedent is unclear Example: When Ponyboy handed Johnny the popcorn, he sneezed. Who sneezed—Pony or Johnny?