Folklore Vocabulary 2
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Neglected- v- ignored, not cared for
Allusion- n- a reference or mentioning of people, places, events, or literary works
Omen- n- a sign or event thought to predict good or bad fortune
Slang- n- very casual speech or writing
Dialogue- n- the words spoken by a character in a literary work.
Metaphorical- adj.-describing figurative language
Literal-adj.- following basic meaning
Dialect- a form of a language with different features of pronunciations, words, and
meanings.
9. Simultaneously- adv.- at the same time
10. Cynically-adv.- in a way that shows doubt or disbelief
Pre-AP Words
1. raucous- adj.- loud and rough sounding
2. insolently-adv.- in a bold , rude manner
3. motif-n- a recurring subject, theme, idea, etc., esp. in a literary, artistic, or musical work
4. treachery-n- an act of deliberate betrayal
5. precious- adj.-characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
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Date:
Folklore 2 Vocabulary Practice
Hour:
Pay close attention to the spelling of your vocabulary words. If the word is spelled correctly, simply write
CORRECT in the blank. If the word is spelled incorrectly, write the correct spelling on the blank.
1. aluzion
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2. ohmun
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3. metaforical
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4. dialogue
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5. simultanesouly
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6. litteral
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7. slang
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8. neglected
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8. sinically
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10. dialect
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Match the following vocabulary words with their definitions.
11. omen
a. very casual speech or writing
12. allusion
b. a sign or event thought to predict good or bad fortune
13. literal
c. following basic meaning
14. slang
d. a form of a language with different features
15.dialect
e. a reference of people, places, events, or literary works
Match the following vocabulary words with their ANTONYMS.
16. simultaneously
a. narration, description
17. metaphorical
b. offbeat, different
18. dialogue
c. cared, treated
19. neglected
d. literal, true, exact
20. cynically
e. trusting, believing
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Folklore Vocabulary #2
Write the PART of Speech for the vocab word.
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Cynically
Dialect
Neglected
Metaphorically
Omen
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Write the word that completes the sentence.
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I would like to begin a(n) _______________________ to explain my feelings.
7. The Highland West dress code should be taken __________________________(ly).
8. Panther Academy is a great opportunity for students who have__________________________
their school work.
9. Rain on your wedding day is supposed to be a(n) _____________________ of good luck.
10. I took an umbrella to school today, because I __________________________ did not believe
the weatherman’s forecast of sunny skies.
Give the correct vocabulary word for each definition below.
11. at the same time
12. in a way that shows doubt or disbelief
13. ignored, not cared for
14. describing figurative language
15. very casual speech or writing
Pre-AP Folklore Vocabulary #2
Write the word that completes the sentence.
1. The ________________ party had loud music playing.
2. She ________________ declared that she did not care what anyone thought.
3. Deborah felt her dog Spotty was her most ______________ possession.
4. The recurring ________________ in the music performed by the orchestra was one of passion.
5. Hamlet suspects his uncle of ________________ when his father suddenly dies.
Write the PART of Speech for the vocab word.
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Cynically
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Dialect
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Neglected
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Metaphorically
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Omen
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Write the word that completes the sentence.
11. I would like to begin a(n) _______________________ to explain my feelings.
12. The Highland West dress code should be taken __________________________(ly).
13. Panther Academy is a great opportunity for students who have__________________________
their school work.
14. Rain on your wedding day is supposed to be a(n) _____________________ of good luck.
15. I took an umbrella to school today, because I __________________________ did not believe
the weatherman’s forecast of sunny skies.
Give the correct vocabulary word for each definition below.
16. at the same time
17. in a way that shows doubt or disbelief
18. ignored, not cared for
19. describing figurative language
20. very casual speech or writing