Unit 2: Lessons 1–2

Learn these words from Into Literature, Grade 9, Unit 2, Lessons 1–2.
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  1. speech
    a formal spoken communication to an audience
  2. extreme
    of the greatest possible degree, extent, or intensity
  3. absolute
    complete and without restriction or qualification
  4. quote
    refer to for illustration or proof
  5. claim
    an assertion that something is true or factual
  6. evidence
    knowledge on which to base belief
  7. appeal
    be attractive to
  8. conclusion
    the last section of a communication
  9. rhetorical device
    a use of language that creates a literary effect
  10. repetition
    the continued use of the same word or word pattern
  11. parallelism
    similarity by virtue of corresponding
  12. metaphor
    a figure of speech that suggests a non-literal similarity
  13. antonym
    a word that expresses an opposite meaning
  14. default
    fail to pay up
  15. desolate
    providing no shelter or sustenance
  16. degenerate
    grow worse
  17. inextricably
    in a manner incapable of being disentangled or untied
  18. redemptive
    bringing about salvation from sin
  19. decline
    grow worse
  20. enable
    provide the means to perform some task
  21. impose
    compel to behave in a certain way
  22. integrate
    open up to members of all races and ethnic groups
  23. reveal
    make known to the public information previously kept secret
  24. podcast
    a digital audio file made available on the internet
  25. purpose
    an anticipated outcome that guides your planned actions
Created on Fri Aug 28 15:32:56 EDT 2020 (updated Thu Sep 10 09:17:06 EDT 2020)

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