1. BELLRINGERS VOCABULARY6

2. MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 Write the following vocabulary definitions on your own sheet of paper for the bell work activity. 1.Comical- adj.- funny to the extent of being absurd, especially if unintentional 2.Stability- n.- the condition of being steady, even, or constant 3.Percentage- n.- a proportion stated in terms of one- hundredths 4.Kernel- n.- the edible content of a nut or fruit seed 5.Comparable- adj.- similar enough for a fair comparison to be made

3. MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 PRE-AP Write the following vocabulary definitions on your own sheet of paper for the bell work activity. 1.Comical- adj.- funny to the extent of being absurd, especially if unintentional 2.Stability- n.- the condition of being steady, even, or constant 3.Percentage- n.- a proportion stated in terms of one-hundredths 4.Kernel- n.- the edible content of a nut or fruit seed 5.Comparable- adj.- similar enough for a fair comparison to be made 6.diction- Word choice intended to convey a certain effect. 7.euphemism- Substituted word or phrase to create a softer tone or to deceive. Ex: The dog passed away. 8.figurative language- Words/phrases that describe one thing in terms of something else, not to be taken literally.

4. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 Write the following vocabulary definitions on your own sheet of paper for the bell work activity. 6. Status- n.- the rank or position of somebody or something; prestige or standing 7. Philosopher- n.- somebody who seeks to understand and explain the principles of existence and reality through the study of philosophy 8. Minimum- n.- the lowest possible amount or degree of something 9. Faculty- n.- 1. a capacity or ability that somebody is born with or learns 2. Entire teaching staff of a school 10. Vigor- n.- intensity or forcefulness in the way something is done

5. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 PRE-AP 9. Status- n.- the rank or position of somebody or something; prestige or standing 10. Philosopher- n.- somebody who seeks to understand and explain the principles of existence and reality through the study of philosophy 11. Minimum- n.- the lowest possible amount or degree of something 12. Faculty- n.- 1. a capacity or ability that somebody is born with or learns 2. Entire teaching staff of a school 13. Vigor- n.- intensity or forcefulness in the way something is done 14. flashback- A scene that interrupts the action of a work to show a previous event. 15. foreshadowing- The use of hints or clues in a narrative to suggest future action.

6. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 Complete the sentence with the correct vocabulary word. Write the entire sentence for credit. 1. The ________________s of corn were planted in rows. 2. Our school has a ________________ of 40 professionals. 3. No branch of military has a higher ______________ than another.

7. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 PRE-AP Complete the sentence with the correct vocabulary word. Write the entire sentence for credit. 1. The ________________s of corn were planted in rows. 2. Our school has a ________________ of 40 professionals. 3. No branch of military has a higher ______________ than another. 4. People sometimes talk in ______________ to make others feel better.

8. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 Complete the sentence with the correct vocabulary word. Write the entire sentence for credit. 1. Any student interested in their grade _________________ can ask the teacher. 2. I found _______________ prices for groceries at Target and Walmart. 3. A _____________ ball is used in exercises to improve core strength.

9. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 PRE-AP Complete the sentence with the correct vocabulary word. Write the entire sentence for credit. 1. Any student interested in their grade _________________ can ask the teacher. 2. I found _______________ prices for groceries at Target and Walmart. 3. A _____________ ball is used in exercises to improve core strength. 4. Based on the ___________________, I am not surprised that he turned out to be the villain.

10. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 Complete the sentence with the correct word. Write the entire sentence for credit. 1. Clowns wear __________ floppy shoes and oversized ties. 2.__________________ wage is the lowest hourly wage employers can legally pay workers. 3.Socrates was a ___________________ who’s essays on life are still read today.

11. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 PRE-AP Complete the sentence with the correct vocabulary word. Write the entire sentence for credit. 1. Clowns wear __________ floppy shoes and oversized ties. 2.__________________ wage is the lowest hourly wage employers can legally pay workers. 3.Socrates was a ___________________ who’s essays on life are still read today. 4. The ________________ showed why the character is now afraid of water.