1. Vocabulary/Word Wall 2.5
English 2, Grade 10

2. Word Wall 2.5 Tragedy (n.)
A play dealing with tragic events and having an unhappy ending, esp. one concerning the downfall of the main character.
What are some examples of a tragedy?

3. 1. Lexicon (n.)
A dictionary; a specialized vocabulary used in a particular field or place.
The Pidgin English we are familiar with in the Hawaiian Islands has a rich lexicon of words which originate in the diverse languages of pre-statehood plantations

4. 2. Obscure (adj) Not discovered or known about; uncertain.
My grandmother makes obscure references to old movies; I don’t think she even understands what she’s talking about!

5. 3. Ominous (adj.) Threatening; foreboding evil
By the time we reached our favorite fishing spot between La Perouse Bay and the lighthouse, the bright, sunny sky had darkened to an ominous gray.

6. 4. Evince (v.) To demonstrate clearly; to prove
Your persuasive speeches must evince your opinion convincingly in order to win your audience!

7. 5. Arduous (adj.) Difficult; requiring much effort
Often students find that writing a good 5-paragraph essay is as arduous as speed and quickness drills.

8. Root Words
Anima:
soul, or life
Act:
do or move