2. Inference-(n.) the process of arriving at a conclusion. To infer is to conclude. Evaluate – (v.) to judge the reasonableness and /or quality of ideas. Satirical- (adj.)something that relates to or contains satire. Satire = humorous ridicule or ridicule of faults. Perceptive- (adj.) observant, responsive, knowing, insightful. Emphasizes- (v.) highlights or to draw attention to

3. Correlation – (n.) something that shows a relationship Sentimental – (adj.) emotional attachment, lovey-dovey, mushy, romantic, tear-jerking Gratification – (n.) a source of satisfaction or pleasure, reward Convey – (v.) to communicate, to show Frequency – how often something occurs

4. Practice Exercise 1: List 5 words from the previous list. For each word think of 3 to 5 synonyms that relate to the word. Ex. 1.Abundant – plentiful, copious, rich 2.Plaintive – mournful, sorrowful, wistful, sad. 3.Peruse - examine, inspect, read carefully, scrutinize 4.Dainty – elegant, delicate, refined 5.Rhetoric – oratory, pomposity, speech-making

5. Practice Exercise 2: 1)Get into a group of 3 2)Write a sentence using one of the vocabulary words. You must attempt to tell a story. 3) Pass the page to the person to the right. 4) Add a sentence to your partner’s story. 5) Repeat for 6 words.

6. 1)Uletavae 2) Lernatioorc 3) Vyenocu 4) Ceerepvtp 5) Ueqrefync Use 2of these 5 words correctly in a sentence:

7. Practice Exercise 3: 1) To Kill a Mockingbird is considered a _______________ work which shows the harm done by racism. 2) Romeo is a romantic and _______________ character. 3) There is a high frequency of ______________________ in 3 rd period English. 4) The principle emphasizes ____________________ for all students at ADHS. 5) Write a compound sentence (two independent clauses, using [fanboys] or conjunctive adverbs) using a words below of your choice.

8. Practice Exercise 3: Hang Man Use the word in a sentence : 1 _____ _____ _____ Convey (v) - to communicate, to show

9. Practice Exercise 3:Hang Man Use the word in a sentence: _____ _____ _____ _____ Evaluate (v.) to judge the reasonableness and /or quality of ideas.

10. Practice Exercise 3:Hang Man Use the word in a sentence: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Perceptive (adj.) observant, responsive, knowing, insightful.

12. Perceptive observant, responsive, knowing, insightful.

13. Evaluate To judge the reasonableness and /or quality of ideas.

14. Inferen ce the process of arriving at a conclusion. To infer is to conclude.

15. Convey To Communicate or show.

17. a source of satisfaction or pleasure, reward Gratification

18. something that shows a relationship Correlation

20. Frequency

21. Sentimental

22. gratification

23. Satirical

24. Imply (v) - to indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated Copious (adj) - large in quantity; abundant Evoke (v) - to call up or produce (memories, feelings, etc.) Jovial (adj) - endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship: Ambiguous (adj) – uncertain, capable of being understood in more than one way

25. Remorseful (adj) – to be sorry for something Nebulous (adj) – lacking definite form or limits; vague Engender (v) - to produce, cause, or give rise to: Ex. Hatred engenders violence. Obscure (v or adj) - (of meaning) not clear or plain Prolific (adj) – producing in large quantities or with great frequency; highly productive

26. Correlation: There is a correlation between high school dropouts and crime.

27. Practice Exercise 3:Hang Man Use the word in a sentence: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Ambiguous (adj) – uncertain, capable of being understood in more than one way

28. Practice Exercise 3:Hang Man Use the word in a sentence: _____ _____ _____ _____ Nebulous (adj) - lacking definite form or limits; vague

29. Practice Exercise 3:Hang Man Use the word in a sentence: _____ _____ _____ _____ Prolific (adj) – producing in large quantities or with great frequency; highly productive

30. Practice Exercise 3: 1)There is a copious amount of ____________ in Shakespeare’s works. 2) Sampson and Gregory bite their thumbs to _________ That they want to fight. 3) Sometimes Old English can seem _____________ to modern readers. 4) Write a compound sentence (two independent clauses, using [fanboys] or conjunctive adverbs) using a word of your choice.

31. Practice Exercise 1: List 5 words from the previous list. For each word think of 3 to 5 synonyms that relate to the word. Ex. 1.Abundant – plentiful, copious, rich 2.Plaintive – mournful, sorrowful, wistful, sad. 3.Peruse - examine, inspect, read carefully, scrutinize 4.Dainty – elegant, delicate, refined 5.Rhetoric – oratory, pomposity, speech-making