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zora neale hurston - how it feels to be colored me
do now: what words would you use to describe the girl in the painting? what things in the picture make you think that?
match the correct definition to the vocabulary word.
vocabulary:
- bribe (verb)
- circumlocution (noun)
- deplore (verb)
- depression (noun)
- miscellany (noun)
answer key:
a. the act of using too many words to explain something
b. to persuade by offering money
c. sad feelings
d. to criticize
e. a mixture of items
use each vocabulary word in a sentence.
- bribe
- circumlocution
Response
Matching Vocabulary to Definitions:
- Bribe (verb): The definition "To persuade by offering money" (option B) fits, as bribing involves offering something (often money) to influence someone. So 1 - B.
- Circumlocution (noun): The definition "The act of using too many words to explain something" (option A) is correct, as circumlocution is using more words than necessary. So 2 - A.
- Deplore (verb): The definition "To criticize" (option D) matches, as deplore can mean to express strong disapproval or criticize. So 3 - D.
- Depression (noun): The definition "Sad feelings" (option C) is appropriate, as depression (in a general sense here) relates to sad or low - mood feelings. So 4 - C.
- Miscellany (noun): The definition "A mixture of items" (option E) is correct, as miscellany refers to a collection of various items. So 5 - E.
Using Vocabulary in Sentences:
- Bribe: He tried to bribe the security guard to let him into the restricted area by offering him a large sum of money.
- Circumlocution: His circumlocution when explaining the simple concept made everyone in the class confused.
Matching Answers:
- Bribe (verb) - B. To persuade by offering money
- Circumlocution (noun) - A. The act of using too many words to explain something
- Deplore (verb) - D. To criticize
- Depression (noun) - C. Sad feelings
- Miscellany (noun) - E. A mixture of items
Sentence Answers (Examples):
- Bribe: He tried to bribe the security guard to let him into the restricted area by offering him a large sum of money.
- Circumlocution: His circumlocution when explaining the simple concept made everyone in the class confused.
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Matching Vocabulary to Definitions:
- Bribe (verb): The definition "To persuade by offering money" (option B) fits, as bribing involves offering something (often money) to influence someone. So 1 - B.
- Circumlocution (noun): The definition "The act of using too many words to explain something" (option A) is correct, as circumlocution is using more words than necessary. So 2 - A.
- Deplore (verb): The definition "To criticize" (option D) matches, as deplore can mean to express strong disapproval or criticize. So 3 - D.
- Depression (noun): The definition "Sad feelings" (option C) is appropriate, as depression (in a general sense here) relates to sad or low - mood feelings. So 4 - C.
- Miscellany (noun): The definition "A mixture of items" (option E) is correct, as miscellany refers to a collection of various items. So 5 - E.
Using Vocabulary in Sentences:
- Bribe: He tried to bribe the security guard to let him into the restricted area by offering him a large sum of money.
- Circumlocution: His circumlocution when explaining the simple concept made everyone in the class confused.
Matching Answers:
- Bribe (verb) - B. To persuade by offering money
- Circumlocution (noun) - A. The act of using too many words to explain something
- Deplore (verb) - D. To criticize
- Depression (noun) - C. Sad feelings
- Miscellany (noun) - E. A mixture of items
Sentence Answers (Examples):
- Bribe: He tried to bribe the security guard to let him into the restricted area by offering him a large sum of money.
- Circumlocution: His circumlocution when explaining the simple concept made everyone in the class confused.