English 10 Unit 1 Word Wall by Amanda https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10 Made with serendipity en-us 2017-09-13 22:39:36 UTC 2025-10-05 18:24:38 UTC hello@padlet.com Archetype ahughes31 https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/187375499 Part of Speech: noun

Definition: a character, theme, or idea that recurs throughout literature

Sentence: The mentor is a common archetype.

]]> 2017-09-13 22:41:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/187375499 Exile https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188923738 Part of Speech: noun

Definition: expulsion from one's native land by authoritative decree. ]]> 2017-09-19 14:46:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188923738 Anagnorisis https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188924315 part of speech: plural Noun 

definition: " (in ancient Greek tragedy) the critical moment of recognition or discovery, especially preceding peripeteia."

sentence: the great depression was the anagnorisis for america

   


]]> 2017-09-19 14:47:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188924315 Tragedy https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188925906 Part of speech: noun 
Definition:  a dramatic composition, often in verse, dealing with a serious or somber theme, typically involving a great person destined to experience downfall or utter destruction, as through a character flaw or conflict with some overpowering force, as fate or an unyielding society.  Sentence: This is a tragedy people keep dying all around the world.]]> 2017-09-19 14:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188925906 Hubris https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188927745 part of speech: noun

Definition: "excessive pride or self-confidence; arrogance."

sentence: my Friend is so Hubris at times

 
 



]]> 2017-09-19 14:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188927745 countenance https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188927890 the look of expression on someones face
 ]]> 2017-09-19 14:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188927890 burden https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188928538 part of speech : noun
definition : a load especially a heavy one

sentence : i could barley carry the burden .
]]> 2017-09-19 14:54:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188928538 https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188929892 2017-09-19 14:57:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188929892 Abomination https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188930065 part of speech.: noun

definition: anything greatly disliked or abhorred.]]> 2017-09-19 14:57:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188930065 preeminent https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188930537 eminent above or before others superior suppressing   ]]> 2017-09-19 14:58:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188930537 Irony https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188931535 part of speech: noun and plural 

Definition: the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its"s literal meaning.]]> 2017-09-19 15:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188931535 unity https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188931629  the state of being one; oneness.
 
 

]]> 2017-09-19 15:00:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188931629 rhetoric https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188931935 the ability to use language effectively.

]]> 2017-09-19 15:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188931935 Peripeteia https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188931978  a sudden turn of events or an unexpected reversal, especially in a literary work.   ]]> 2017-09-19 15:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188931978 Tyrant https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188932392 part of speech: noun

definition:  a sovereign or other ruler who uses power oppressively or unjustly.  

sentence: the police have been tyrant in Baltimore 

  ]]> 2017-09-19 15:01:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188932392 Aesthetics https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188932994 part of speech : noun
1. the branch of philosophy dealing with such notions as the beautiful, the ugly , the sublime the comic etc as applicable to the fine arts with a view to establishing the meaning validity of critical judgments concerning works of art and the principles underlying or justifying such judgments 2.the study of the mind & emotions  in relation to the sense of beauty 
 ]]> 2017-09-19 15:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188932994 Treason https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188934347 part of speech: noun 
the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its's sovereign.



]]> 2017-09-19 15:05:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188934347 Groundless https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188934616 without rational basis]]> 2017-09-19 15:06:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188934616 oracle https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188934651 (in writing or speech) the undue use of exaggeration or display; bombast.]]> 2017-09-19 15:06:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188934651 Culture https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188934670 Part Of Speech: noun
Definition: the behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a particular social, ethnic, or age group:
the youth culture; the drug culture. Sentence: Culture is an important
]]> 2017-09-19 15:06:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188934670 Sarcasm https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188935427 part of speech : noun
A sharply ironical taunt; sneering or cutting remark ]]> 2017-09-19 15:07:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188935427 banish https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188937024 to expel from or relegate to a country or place by authoritative decree ]]> 2017-09-19 15:10:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188937024 sphinx https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188937042
  • a figure of an imaginary creature having the head of a man or an animal and the body of a lion.
  • (usually initial capital letter) the colossal recumbent stone figure of this kind near the pyramids of Giza.

    •   
    ]]>     2017-09-19 15:10:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188937042     Theater https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188937151 Part Of Speech: Noun
    Definition:  the theater dramatic performances as a branch of art; the drama:
    an actress devoted to the theater.  Sentence: We are going to a theater to watch a play.
    ]]>     2017-09-19 15:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188937151     hamartia https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188937821 tragic flaw
      ]]>     2017-09-19 15:12:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188937821     Haphazard https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188938680  characterized by lack of order or planning, by irregularity, or by randomness; determined by or dependent on chance; aimless. ]]> 2017-09-19 15:13:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188938680 Thes https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188939753 Part Of Speech: Adjective  Definition:  a tragedian; an actor or actress. Sentence: When I was young I always wanted to be a thes]]> 2017-09-19 15:15:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188939753 barren https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188939845 2017-09-19 15:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188939845 quarrel https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188940491 part of speech: noun

    definition: an angry dispute or altercation]]>     2017-09-19 15:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188940491     oath https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188941206  a solemn appeal to a deity, or to some revered person or thing, towitness one's determination to speak the truth, to keep a promise 
     ]]>     2017-09-19 15:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188941206     inconclusive https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188942200  ; not resolving fully all doubts or questions 
     ]]>     2017-09-19 15:18:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188942200     Dramatic Irony https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188942363 Part Of Speech: Noun
    Definition: irony that is inherent in speeches or a situation of a drama and is understood by the audience but not grasped by the characters in the play. Sentence: This play had good use of dramatic irony that's what made it good.]]>     2017-09-19 15:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188942363     irony https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188943784 part of speech : noun plural 
    1.the use of words  to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning 
    2. a technique of indicating as through character or plot , development , an intention or attitude opposite to that witch is actually or ostensibly stated ]]>     2017-09-19 15:21:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188943784     Proclamation https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188943956 something that is proclaimed; a public and official announcement.]]> 2017-09-19 15:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188943956 condemn https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188944235 to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on indicate strong disapproval   ]]> 2017-09-19 15:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188944235 supplication https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188946231 part of speech: noun

    definition:  an act or instance of supplicating; humble prayer, entreaty, or petition.

    sentence: Alex uses Supplication to justify the situation

     
     ]]>     2017-09-19 15:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188946231     prophecy https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188947589 part of speech: noun plural

    definition: the foretelling or prediction of what is to come.

    sentence: the fortune teller told his prophecy of what he thinks

     
     ]]>     2017-09-19 15:27:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188947589     disgrace https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188947593 noun
    the loss of respect honor or esteem ignominy shame 

    sentences: She was forced to leave in disgrace.



    ]]>     2017-09-19 15:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188947593     prologue https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188948672 a preliminary discourse a preface or introductory   ]]> 2017-09-19 15:29:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188948672 satire https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188949370 part of speech: noun
    1. the use of  irony , sarcasm , or deriding vice , folly etc
    2. a literary composition , in verse or prose , in witch  human folly vice are held up to scorn, derision , or ridicule 
    3. a literary genre comprising such composition ]]>     2017-09-19 15:30:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188949370     noble https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188950972 belonging or consituating a hereditary class that has special social or political status in a country or state pertaning ]]> 2017-09-19 15:33:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188950972 Arrogance https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188954129 part of speech: noun 

    definition: offensive display of superiority or self- importance overbearing pride.

    sentence: i can't stand his arrogance ]]>     2017-09-19 15:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188954129     Scourge https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188955686 part of speech: Noun 
    definition: a cause of affliction or calamity.

    sentence: the scourge of civilization.]]>     2017-09-19 15:41:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188955686     Inexorable https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188957183 part of speech: adjective 
    definition: not to be persuaded, moved, or affected by prayers or entreaties.

    sentence: spending on health is growing inexorably]]>     2017-09-19 15:43:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ahughes31/English10/wish/188957183