Advanced Spelling/Vocabulary 5

Part A assignments are due ______.

Part B assignments are due ______.

The test will be ______.

Spelling/Vocabulary Words:

1.  allusion

2.  anthology

3.  dialogue

4.  episode

5.  foreshadow

6.  image

7.  literary

8.  volume

9.  synopsis

10.  novel

11.  pseudonym

12.  serialize

13.  sequel

14.  character

15.  narrative

16.  clarity

17.  coherent

18.  commentary

19.  communicate

20.  digress

21.  eloquent

22.  garble

23.  impromptu

24.  flex

25.  phob

Definitions:

A.  root word meaning : flex

B.  root word meaning: fear

C.  a to mix up or scramble a piece of communication so that it cannot be understood

D.  persuasive and graceful in speaking or writing

E.  presented without preparation or rehearsal

F.  to stray from the main subject when you are writing or speaking

G.  clearly thought out or expressed

H.  to make known

I.  clearness; accuracy

J.  an expression of an opinion; a series of notes clarifying or explaining something

K.  a prose narrative of considerable length

L.  one part or one event in a series

M.  a indirect reference to or mention of something

N.  a collection of writings by various authors

O.  conversation in a novel, play, film or television presentation

P.  one book of a set

Q.  to give a hint of something that will happen later

R.  a vivid word picture or description of something

S.  having to do with literature, novels, or writings

T.  a brief statement giving a general view of some subject, book; a summary

U.  a story or description of actual or fictional events

V.  a fictional name used by an author

W.  to present in a number of parts, one after the other

X.  a person in a novel, play, film, or television presentation

Y.  a literary work or film continuing the story of one made earlier

Part A Assignments:

Spelling:

1.  Write each word three times in alphabetical order.

Vocabulary:

1.  Write the words in the order given followed by the correct definition (written out).

Part B Assignments:

These are to be attached to the back Wednesday’s daily homework sheet.

Spelling:

1.  Have an adult give you a pre-test. Have them correct the pre-test. You are to write each word you miss five times. Have them sign the pre-test. Student signatures will not be accepted.

Vocabulary:

1.  Write a sentence for each vocabulary word. Be sure your understanding of the definition is evident in your sentence. Ten of your sentences must have an action expander. Underline the action expander and label what type it is.

2. Make a review sheet/flash cards for the words and their definitions. Review the words and definitions at least three times with an adult. Have the adult sign the paper each time you review with them. Student signatures will not be accepted.