Folklore Unit
Vocabulary 1
Monday, Jan. 28
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idiom –(n)- an expression or figure of speech
where the meaning is figurative and not literal
Antagonist- (n)- a person or thing fighting against
the hero
Conflict- (n, v)1. a clash between personal and
public interests of a person 2. The central struggle
between opposing forces in a story or play.
Critique- (n, v)a critical review or commentary.
enchanted – (adj.,v)- magical; under a spell or
charm
Monday, Jan. 28 PRE-AP
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idiom –(n)- an expression or figure of speech
where the meaning is figurative and not literal
Antagonist- (n)- a person or thing fighting against
the hero
Conflict- (n, v)1. a clash between personal and
public interests of a person 2. The central struggle
between opposing forces in a story or play.
Critique- (n, v)a critical review or commentary.
enchanted – (adj.,v)- magical; under a spell or
charm
seclusion- (n) the condition of being cut off from
others, or from other places
accumulate- (v) to increase quantity or number
gradually
Tuesday, Jan. 29
6. heritage-noun-traditions passed down from
generation to generation
7. multicultural-the traditions and cultures of many
countries.
8. mystical-a word that describes things that relate to
the "unknown"
9. myth-noun- a fictitious (make-believe) story told
over and over that explains something about nature,
the customs, or religious beliefs of a people
10. version-noun-a story told in a different form or with
a different point of view
Tuesday, Jan. 29 PRE-AP
8. heritage noun traditions passed down from generation to
generation
9. multicultural the traditions and cultures of many countries.
10. mystical a word that describes things that relate to the
"unknown"
11. myth noun a fictitious (make-believe) story told over and
over that explains something about nature, the customs, or
religious beliefs of a people
12. version noun a story told in a different form or with a
different point of view
13. conspicuous- (adj) very noticeable
14. visible- (adj)to be seen by someone
15. reformation- (n) a change for the better, improvement
Wednesday, Jan. 30
Complete the sentence with the vocabulary word
that fits. Write the entire sentence.
1. One type of folklore is _____________, which includes
the stories of gods and goddesses.
2. His _______________of what happened was very
different than what the police officer said.
3. My family’s _______________ is what we base our
traditions and celebrations on.
Wednesday, Jan. 30 PRE-AP
Complete the sentence with the vocabulary word
that fits. Write the entire sentence.
1. One type of folklore is _____________, which
includes the stories of gods and goddesses.
2. His _______________of what happened was very
different than what the police officer said.
3. My family’s _______________ is what we base our
traditions and celebrations on.
4. Brer Lion was in ________________ or all alone, in
his cave.
Thursday, Jan. 31
Match the synonyms (words that mean the same
thing) to the vocabulary words.
1. legacy, customs, traditions____________
2. clash, quarrel, problem __________
3. figure of speech, saying, expression __________
Thursday, Jan. 31 PRE-AP
Match the synonyms (words that mean the same
thing) to the vocabulary words.
1. legacy, customs, traditions____________
2. clash, quarrel, problem __________
3. figure of speech, saying, expression __________
4. Collect, gather, hoard, _______________
Friday, Feb. 1
Match the synonyms (words that mean the same
thing) to the vocabulary words.
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rival, opponent, enemy,________
Review, appraise, evaluate, _________
unknown, mysterious, supernatural ________
Friday, Feb. 1 PRE-AP
Match the synonyms (words that mean the same
thing) to the vocabulary words.
1. rival, opponent, enemy,________
2. Review, appraise, evaluate, _________
3. unknown, mysterious, supernatural ________
4. Overhaul, improvement, change, _____________