Vocabulary 9/5-8/14 Thesis: A position maintained and defended in an argument, the premise of your piece of writing Parenthesis: an additional word, clause, etc. placed as an explainer or comment within an already complete sentence: in writing it is usually marked off by curved lines ( ); either or both of the curved lines Unit 1: From Legend to History, pg. 13 Perched Smitten Whirled Strive Terns Wretched Unfurl Desolation Scorch Tarnished Billowing Decrees 9/30/14 Brood Fleeting Mournful Naught Etymology – the branch of linguistics that deals with word origins and the development of languages Grammar 9/5-8/14 College Application Essay My topic is: (Copy prompt A, B or C) My thesis sentence is: (write your thesis) Format: Double spaced Times New Roman 12 font (black) No extra space between paragraphs Word count at bottom in parenthesis ( ) 9/15-16/14 How to pronounce a word website: www.howjsay.com 9/30/14 Common Errors: Proof They’re they are There location Their whose It is clear that their (who) leader believes they’re (they are) justified in going there (location). Literature Notes 9/15-16/14 fellowship Anglo-Saxon Lyrics/Elegy- Poems written in uncertain times lament the loss of home, love and 9/30/14 Anglo-Saxon lyrics contain the following elements: Caesuras – pauses in lines, sometimes shown graphically Kennings – poetic renamings, like “whales’ home” for the sea Assonance – repeated vowel sounds in unrhymed, stressed syllables Alliteration – repeated initial consonant sounds in stressed syllables Characteristics of an epic hero: 1. Is significant and glorified 2. Is on a quest 3. Has superior or superhuman strength, intelligence, and/or courage 4. Is ethical 5. Risks death for glory or for the greater good of society 6. Performs brave deeds 7. Is a strong and responsible leader 8. Reflects the ideals of a particular society