(p. 35) by Jonathan Edwards
Some of the difficult words that Edwards uses are old-fashioned, and others are simply part of his formal style and tone.
Examine each of these words in his “Puritan Code.”
Try to define each word below using clues in the passage, AND write a way that the passage helped you try to figure out the definition.
Entreat Definition: beg or plead
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Resolved Definition: decided
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Motions Definition: emotions
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Endeavor Definition: to try (seriously)
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Afflictions Definition: bad experiences or illnesses
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(p. 38) by Anne Bradstreet
Recompense Definition: repayment
Clue(s) in the passage:
Figurative Language Hyperbole: extreme exaggeration to make a point.
Ex:
(p. 70-74)
At about fifteen years old, Benjamin Franklin worked for his brother, who printed the nation’s second newspaper. Young Ben Franklin wrote anonymous pieces for the newspaper. Privately, he also created a list of virtues he wished to live by.
Degraded Definition: to be brought down in status
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Arduous Definition: slow and difficult
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Inclination Definition: tendency or likelihood to do something
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Trifling Definition: useless or unimportant
Deceit
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Definition: intentional lying or trickery
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Habitation Definition: a home or place where you live
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Venery Definition: sex (the act)
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(offspring)
Vocabulary words for your quiz:
Entreat
Afflictions
Resolved
Recompense
Arduous
Deceit
Inclination
Habitation
Endeavor
Degraded
Trifling
Venery