American Literature Vocabulary Wall by Brooklyn Vogel https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced." James Baldwin en-us 2020-12-18 14:47:11 UTC 2026-03-12 18:41:19 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4d6.png Instructions bvogel4 https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/1061098481 In your small groups, please create a post in this column that:
1. Provides the Webster dictionary definition of your vocabulary word.
2. Provides a definition "in your own words" or based on your own ideas.
3. Provides two example sentences in which your group utilizes the word that YOU create/write.
4. States at least three areas in your life/world where you see this word in action.
5. Demonstrates a picture that your group feels is related to your vocab word.
Then, comment on other group's posts. Do you have examples or ideas to add? What do you find interesting or question in their posts?]]> 2021-01-06 20:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/1061098481 Culture timothykennell https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/1979123413 1. Culture: the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social groups. 
2. To me, the word culture means a collective group of people that share a similar trait, idea, or location. 
3. a) The culture of the Martians was distorted by the influence of explorers from Earth. 
  b) The European culture appeared obscure and frivolous to the travelers from another world. 
4. I see this word being utilized in the news media, in school literature, and in conversation. ]]> 2022-01-06 16:59:02 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/1979123413 Identity https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/1979126194 1. Identity: who someone is : the name of a person
2. something that confirms who a person is
3a. The identity of our new worker is unknown.
3b. We need to figure out the identity of the criminal.
4a. job application
4b. court
4c. when pulled over by traffic police

]]> 2022-01-06 17:00:19 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/1979126194 Archetypes brockmagnuson https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/1979127347 1. Archetypes is the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies.
2. Something that defines different traits or developments of people or things.
3. At the Thanksgiving table we all feel we are different archetypes in our family. The Kings family has had great success due to them developing themselves as different archetypes.
4. Monarchy's, Different Brands, and Family.

]]> 2022-01-06 17:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/1979127347 Theme timothykennell https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/1979142413 1. Theme: an idea that recurs in or pervades a work of art or literature.
2. Personally, the word theme relates to an idea or emotion that is intended to be provoked or felt by the audience. 
3. a) The story's theme resonated deeply with the ignorant collection of young high schoolers. 
  b) The author carefully utilized different literary techniques to craft his compelling fictional story. 
4. I see this word being used in class, literature, and art. ]]> 2022-01-06 17:08:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/1979142413 Origin myths danielmoser https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/1979143334 1. Wikipedia defines an origin myth as "a myth that describes the origin of some feature of the natural or social world"
2. I would define an origin myth as a tall tale about how certain things came to be.
3. "It bore all the telltale symptoms of an origin myth."
"Each of these two sub-divisions has its own origin myth."
4. Legends, school vocab]]> 2022-01-06 17:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/1979143334 Identity - Hot Dad Squad ellsworthschirer https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/1979223263 1) Dictionary definition - the qualities, beliefs, etc., that make a particular person or group different from others

2) Who someone is, how they describe themselves or how others describe them

3) Our identity is rooted in our Christian faith.
How other people identify you is based on how they interact with you.

4) job interview, airport, when you buy a gun


]]> 2022-01-06 17:50:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/1979223263 Archetypes zoyeepascal https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/1979224326 1. Archetype: A very typical example of a certain person or thing  
2. A representation of a certain type person 
3. The Joker is a perfect archetype of a villain. 
The bully archetype is portrayed in many different stories 
4. Watching Movies, reading books, and in school ]]> 2022-01-06 17:51:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/1979224326 Theme amandadurand https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/1979224766 1. the main subject that is being discussed or described in a piece of writing, a movie, etc. : a particular subject or issue that is discussed often or repeatedly.
2. The baseline in relation to the central ideas of a story, particular subject, or project. The revolving idea and central point that the story comes back to. 
3. a)The theme for the gender reveal was little prince, or little princess. 
b)The bride and groom were upset when the attendees did not follow the black and beige theme of the wedding, and instead adorned exotic colors. 
4. I think that this word would be used under the circumstances of plays, movies, and writings. ]]> 2022-01-06 17:51:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/1979224766 Culture marleyleman https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/1979225187 1. the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time
2. what you believe in in the form of traditions, beliefs, clothing, speech, makes up who you are 
3. Indians have a different culture than Americans.
Jews have a culture of celebrating Hannukah while Americans celebrate Christmas. 
4. Church, parties, school
5. ]]> 2022-01-06 17:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/1979225187 Origin Myth haydenbergthold https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/1979233200 An origin myth is a myth that describes the origin of some feature of the natural or social world. One type of origin myth is the creation or cosmogonic myth, one that describes the creation of the world. However, many cultures have stories set after the cosmogonic myth, which describes the origin of natural phenomena and human institutions within a preexisting universe.

An unconfirmed event in relation to the appearance of the natural world.

The origin myth of the skinwalkers are said to roam around the states and mimic voices of people you may know to kill you.


]]> 2022-01-06 17:55:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/1979233200 Power timothykennell https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009267105 1. Power: the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events
2. To me, power means the authority to cause or influence a change within a group or individual. 
3. a. The monarchy demonstrated supreme power over its helpless civilians. 
b. The step-dad demonstrated his power by flexing his massive biceps. 
4. I see this word being used in my life in areas such as politics, the news media, and literature. ]]> 2022-01-24 16:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009267105 Persuasion timothykennell https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009276960 1. Persuasion: the action or fact of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something
2. Personally, I think that persuasion means the act of causing or influencing a change in a group or individual. 
3. a. The snake used her masterful art of persuasion to influence the rabbit to step a little bit closer. 
b. The students persuaded their teacher to give them a relaxing study hall. 
4. I see this word being used in areas of my life such as school, literature, and my home-life. ]]> 2022-01-24 16:52:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009276960 Audience brockmagnuson https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009278866 1. Audience: a group of listeners or spectators
2. In my own words audience is what listens and responses to your thoughts and feelings. 
3. The audience listened in on what the hall of inductee had to say. 
The audience sang in sync to Cody Johnson's Me and my Kind. 
4. This word can go along with public speaking, singing, and games or races.
 ]]> 2022-01-24 16:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009278866 Assent alexcooksey1 https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009288903 1. an act of agreeing to something especially after thoughtful consideration
2. To me, assent means to give consent to something
3a. She gave her assent to the proposal.
3b. He gave his assent to the company's contract.
4a. contracts
4b. proposals]]> 2022-01-24 16:57:05 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009288903 Candid brockmagnuson https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009297061 1. Candid: expressing opinions and feelings in an honest and sincere way
2. In my own words with means you keep your word and voice what you believe in.
3. He took a very candid approach to this very important discussion. 
He was very candid in his speech, about the rights of the people.
4. This word can go along with public speaking, meetings, and politics. ]]> 2022-01-24 17:00:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009297061 Redress danielmoser https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009305269 1. Redress: Relief from distress
2. To me redress means to remedy a bad situation
3. a. The people looked to charity, not to legislation, to redress social wrongs
b. Kate demanded redress from the builder when her deck collapsed.
4. I see this word being used in my everyday life when I need to redress something that went wrong in the past. I can see my parents using this word, telling me to redress an issue, and it is easy to see this word used in court.

]]> 2022-01-24 17:03:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009305269 Tyranny alexcooksey1 https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009311713 1. cruel and unfair treatment by people with power over others
2. To me, tyranny means to have unfair treatment over people with less power
3a. The refugees were fleeing tyranny.
3b. He was dedicated to ending the tyranny of the slaves.
4a. communism
4b. slavery
4c. royal families]]> 2022-01-24 17:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009311713 Prudent danielmoser https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009320397 1. Having or showing careful good judgment
2. This word makes me thing of someone who is very precise with everything they do so that they make a wise decision.
3. a. He always listened to her prudent advice.
b. It would be prudent to save some of the money.
4. I can see my dad using this word because he likes to sound smart, I can see teachers using this word to help me to make good decisions and I can see Dr. Tres using this word for the same reason.]]> 2022-01-24 17:09:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009320397 Audience- Aliya, Jaycee, Anna, Rosemary, Amanda, Faith amandadurand https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009393941 1. the assembled spectators or listeners at a public event, such as a play, movie, concert, or meeting.
2. The viewers or listeners of visual or auditory performance. 
3. a)The audience applauded the speech performers. 
3. b) The speaker often addressed his audience in his oration. 
This word is commonly used by many people. It is a word almost everyone knows. ]]> 2022-01-24 17:39:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009393941 Power (Marley Lexis Emmi Summer) summerswearingen https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009408647 1.) ability to act or produce an effect

2.) having control over someone or something Like a superhero 

3.) The teacher had power standing in the fron of the room telling the students what to do. 
President Trump had power within the U.S. in the year 2016-2020.

4) School, Work, Court 

5.) ]]> 2022-01-24 17:45:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009408647 Persuasion (Emmi, Marley,Summer, Lexi) emmiknepp https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009410946 1. an opinion held with complete assurance
2. making a strong statement to push someone to a certain side/point of view 
3. It took a lot of persuasion to get my parents to buy a dog.
3. The commercial persuaded me to buy their product. 
4. In commercials, school, politics,and legal decisions]]> 2022-01-24 17:46:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009410946 Candid- Aliya, Amanda, Rosemary, Anna, Jaycee, Faith amandadurand https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009416680 1. Truthful and straightforward; frank
2.Honest and to the point, not staged. 
3. a) My mother gave her candid opinion about my cooking abilities. "Trash". 
3. b) Children are very candid, when they express themselves they are giving you their honest unfiltered opinion. 
4. Photographers, smart people, old people, English teachers. ]]> 2022-01-24 17:48:38 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009416680 Assent-B.T, D.J, I.B, C.D, W.S bradentomlinson https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009424377 1. to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration
2. to agree with something 
3. I assented to Ms. Vogel when she said my grade was suffering. The employee assented to the boss man after taking a pay raise.
4. Job, school, THE WHITE HOUSE
5. see picture ]]> 2022-01-24 17:51:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009424377 Tyranny(IB, DN, BT, ES, CD) isaiahbeyer https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009433425 1.) a government in which all power belongs to one person : the rule or authority of a tyrant
2.) overbearing oppression on others by a single person
3A.) The Nazi regime is considered to be a tyranny.
B.) The country was oppressed under the most tyrannical government the world had seen in centuries.
4.) politics, history class, North Korea]]> 2022-01-24 17:55:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009433425 Redress (Hayden,Andrew,Max) https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009443348 Redress - remedy or set right (an undesirable or unfair situation

Correct the wrong


  • If Jim is not paid the money he is owed, he will go to court to seek redress.
  • The company hopes to redress the victim's injury by paying out a million dollar settlement.


]]> 2022-01-24 18:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2009443348 Equivocal timothykennell https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051350033 1. Equivocal: open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
2. An idea that can be interpreted in a variety of ways. 
3.a. The court took the view that the defendant's plea was equivocal.
3.b. She gave an equivocal reply to the controversial war cry. 
4. I see this word in action in my personal life, in school, and in the news media.  ]]> 2022-02-16 16:56:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051350033 Technology brockmagnuson https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051350680 1. Technology: the use of science in industry, engineering, etc., to invent useful things or to solve problems.
2. To me technology is the advancement of ideas and making then come to be true.
3. The technology is advancing so quick it is hard to keep up with it. Technology is one way America keeps one of its founding pillars which is growth.
4. This work can go along with science, manufacturing, and sports.]]> 2022-02-16 16:57:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051350680 Colloquial alexcooksey1 https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051352731 1. used when people are speaking in an informal way
2. informal speaking
3a. Most people are colloquial when it comes to speaking at school.
3b. Most people are colloquial online.
4a. texting online
4b. in school
4c. not the government]]> 2022-02-16 16:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051352731 Society danielmoser https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051360970 1. people in general thought of as living together in organized communities with shared laws, traditions, and values
2. An organized way of life to keep order.
3a. All the high society people will be at the ball.
3b. Someone like you is going to end up in our private society anyway.
4. School, online, movies

]]> 2022-02-16 17:01:35 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051360970 Self-Reliant alexcooksey1 https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051364259 1. having confidence in and exercising one's own powers or judgment
2. being independent; not wanting help from other people
3a. My cousin likes to be self-reliant most of the time.
3b. Not many people are self-reliant in today's society anymore.
4a. at home
4b. in public
4c. the government]]> 2022-02-16 17:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051364259 Individualist brockmagnuson https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051370491 1. Individualist: one that pursues a markedly independent course in thought or action.
2. In my own words individualist is something that strives and dreams to be independent.
3. The business had very individualist ideals for itself. The individualism was succeeded when the business broke from the higher chain corporation.
4. This word can along with psychology, business, and sports.  ]]> 2022-02-16 17:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051370491 Invention danielmoser https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051373720 1. The action of inventing something, typically a process or device.
2. New idea/device/concept
3a. The people were amazed by this new invention.
3b. I decided to go on a journey of self invention.
4. Work field, news, school ]]> 2022-02-16 17:06:39 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051373720 Characterization timothykennell https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051377276 1. Characterization: the creation or construction of a fictional character.
2. The development of a fictional character in order to advance or evolve the conflict or theme of a story. 
3.a. The author's stunning characterization reflected her intense amount of research effort put into her novel. 
3.b. Finn's characterization in the newer Star Wars trilogy literally sucked; he was the worst character ever. 
4. I see this word in action in literature, at school, and in movies. ]]> 2022-02-16 17:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051377276 Individualist bradentomlinson https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051464459 1.) one that pursues a markedly independent course in thought or action
2.) A person that believes that being independent is better for themselves 
3.) I am an individualist when it comes to group projects. When it comes to golf, you are an individualist.
4.) Golf, Government, the school setting]]> 2022-02-16 17:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051464459 Society - emmi, marley, lexi, summer summerswearingen https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051466895 1.  :people in general thought of as living together in organized communities with shared laws, traditions, and values
2. A group of people who share the same morals, values, traditions.
3. Our society has changed throughout the past decade. 
We need to improve our society as a whole. 
4. political debates, social media, movies 

]]> 2022-02-16 17:45:10 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051466895 Technology marleyleman https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051468000  Marley, Emmi, Lexi, Summer

1. the use of science in industry, engineering, etc., to invent useful things or to solve problems
2. this is an advanced thing in the form of an object or way to help people find what they need
3. Phones are a form of technology.
    In school, students use technology everyday to do their work.
4. school, jobs, the streets

]]> 2022-02-16 17:45:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051468000 Equivocal- Anna, Amanda, Faith amandadurand https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051471715 1. Open to one or more interpretations, ambiguous. 
2. Undecided, welcoming to other's views, not set in stone.
3. a) Since the Superintendents decision regarding a snow day is equivocal a final statement has not been released. 
b) The equivocal portion of his statement left the audience in a troubled state, as they were looking for a definitive answer. 
4. smart people]]> 2022-02-16 17:47:19 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051471715 invention maximustessem https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051473809 1. Invention: the action of creating something, typically a process or device.
2. The car was an amazing invention.

]]> 2022-02-16 17:48:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051473809 Self-Reliant isaiahbeyer https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051474326 1.) having confidence in and exercising one's own powers or judgment
2.) someone is able to do things by them-self and don't need the help of others to be successful
3.) The self-reliant child bought his own house at the age of 18.
-Being self-reliant, the group left their chaperones after 20 minutes.
4.) Buying your own house
- working for an income
- making your own food

]]> 2022-02-16 17:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051474326 Colloquial aliyasauder https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051475940 1.) (of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary
2.) Informal; not proper
3a.) The student didn't get a good grade on his paper because he wrote in a colloquial way.
3b.) Most teenagers text colloquially to their friends.
4.) Texting, talking, ect.]]> 2022-02-16 17:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051475940 Characterization zoyeepascal https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051476540 1.)a description of the distinctive nature or features of someone or something. 
2.) ]]> 2022-02-16 17:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2051476540 Sinister alexcooksey1 https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084429628 1. accompanied by or leading to disaster
2. something that seems to be intentionally startling
3a. The sinister music startled everyone in the vicinity.
3b. The animal seemed to be sinister as it crept upon the campers.
4a. horror films
4b. haunted mansions
4c. dark alley ways]]> 2022-03-08 17:01:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084429628 Realistic brockmagnuson https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084434555 1. Realistic is relating to, or marked by literary or artistic realism : accurately representing what is natural or real.
2. Something that is is real, and you can reach out and grab. 
3. The baseball was very much realistic heading towards his head. The speaker gave really realistic responses to the questions being asked.
4. Speaking, Gathering Information, and Architecture]]> 2022-03-08 17:04:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084434555 Change timothykennell https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084437389 1. Change: make someone or something different; to alter or modify.
2. To me, the word change relates to the modification and manipulation of something. 
3. a. The crazed president's ideals forever changed American society and left a lasting impact on the generations to come. 
3. b. The man's change was evident by his new desire to serve his desolated community. 
4. I see this word being used in areas of my life such as at school, at home, and in the news media. ]]> 2022-03-08 17:05:39 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084437389 Aggregation danielmoser https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084440435 1. A group, body, or mass composed of many distinct parts or individuals
2. A group made up of many parts/people/things
3a. As the flood swept down the hillside the ants clung onto each other to form an aggregation to save the colony. 
3b. The aggregation of primates did not seem hostile when first observed but things can change quite fast.
4. School...that's it


]]> 2022-03-08 17:07:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084440435 Autobiography alexcooksey1 https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084441053 1. the biography of a person narrated by that person : a usually written account of a person's life in their own words
2. a book written by the person it's about
3a. Many people wrote autobiographies to show how the world changed in their life.
3b. Most autobiographies can be very boring to read.
4a. american literature
4b. libraries
4c. historical books/films]]> 2022-03-08 17:07:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084441053 Objective timothykennell https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084447148 1. Objective: not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts. 
2. To me, the adjective objective relates to people who are unbiased and impartial. 
3. a. It was of the upmost importance that the jury remained objective when deliberating about the trial. 
3. b. Everyone knew that the news media did not remain objective when discussing the shenangins of the presidency. 
4. I see this word being used in areas of my life such as the news media, at school, and at home. ]]> 2022-03-08 17:10:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084447148 Pragmatism brockmagnuson https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084453781 1. Pragmatism is a practical approach to problems and affairs.
2. Something that determines problems in situations.
3. Thanks to the plumbers pragmatism he was able to address the water main leak, and fix it. The Disc Golf took a pragmatist approach to breaking down the hole.
4. Contractors, Officers of High Rank, and High Wire Men ]]> 2022-03-08 17:13:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084453781 Disdainfully danielmoser https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084454107 1. Full of or expressing contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior
2. Great dislike for someone or something
3a. The fierce feline watched its human disdainfully as it sleep because he had forgotten to feed his master.
3b. The customer watched the waiter disdainfully because he had been neglected for almost 20 minutes now!
4. church, school]]> 2022-03-08 17:13:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084454107 Objective https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084529785 Of a person or their judgment not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.]]> 2022-03-08 17:50:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084529785 Realistic emmiknepp https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084530851 (emmi, rosemary, dj, jammar)
1.relating to, or marked by literary or artistic realism : accurately representing what is natural or real
2. the reality of things
3. a. It's not very realistic for an item to just disappear.
b. The coach was very realistic with the team.
4.consequence, 5 senses, and everyday life]]> 2022-03-08 17:51:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084530851 Change- Worth Hayden Andrew and Summer summerswearingen https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084531009 1. to make different in some particular

2. To make something different than it was previously 

3. The teacher changed her grading scale challenge her students 
NASA found in error in their system, so they changed their blueprint 

4. Global Warming, Our society in general, Elections in our government,
]]> 2022-03-08 17:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084531009 Autobiography djnorman https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084531557 1. a usually written account of a person's life in their own words
2. Someone describing their life and upbringing. 
3. My autobiography would be a very depressing read. However, the autobiography of Rosemary's life would be a lot more happy and encouraging.
4. When talking about genres of books, when talking about your own life, when describing how you have been brought up. 5.  See above. ]]> 2022-03-08 17:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084531557 Disdainfully aliyasauder https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084532448 1. Something refused with contempt or because it is beneath you
2. Reacting to something arrogantly
3. a) Because the plate of food contained a hair, the woman sent the dish back disdainfully. 
b) When the common man asked the princess to the ball, she refused disdainfully. 
4. School, home, etc.]]> 2022-03-08 17:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084532448 Aggregation bradentomlinson https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084532880 1.) a group, body, or mass composed of many distinct parts or individuals
2.) a large group of things with different parts
3.) Government is an aggregation of different people doing different jobs.
The track team is an aggregation of differently talented athletes.
4.) important meetings
      sports teams
      the galaxy

]]> 2022-03-08 17:52:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084532880 Sinister- Amanda, Marley, Kelly, Zoyee zoyeepascal https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084533909 1.  Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen. 
2. A menacing act or feeling 
3a.  The bandit stalked through the shadows with a sinister grin on his face, as he searched for his next victim. 
3b.  As the young women walked through the night she became mortified as she felt as sinister presence fall over her. 
4. mystery novel writers, demons,    ]]> 2022-03-08 17:53:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084533909 Pragmatism alexisweldon https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084533930 1. a practical approach to problems and affairs
2. problem solving in a way that makes sense.
3a. Using pragmatism, they solved their problem in ten minutes. 
3b. They approach their challenge with a pragmatic enthusiasm. 
4. English class, problems, and at work.

]]> 2022-03-08 17:53:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2084533930 Indignation danielmoser https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2128947464 1. anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
2. Harsh feelings about an individual based on the past actions of the individual.
3a. Kyle was filled when indignation when he saw who was standing at his front door.
3b. The cat showed a great deal of indignation for the owners new dog.
4. Books, college, school]]> 2022-04-04 15:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2128947464 Poignant brockmagnuson https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2128947616 1. Poignant: evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.
2. In my own words poignant is your internal emotional feelings that come natural for sadness.
3. The baseball player had a very poignant feeling as he walked off the field for the last time. It was a very poignant day after 9/11.
4. This word can go along with thoughts, speaking, and life. ]]> 2022-04-04 15:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2128947616 Resistence timothykennell https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2128969170 1. Resistance: the refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.
2. To me, resistance means being opposed or in opposition to some other external force. 
3. a. The resistance was here. 
b. The resistance was there. 
4. I see this word in play at school, at home, and in the news media. ]]> 2022-04-04 16:04:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2128969170 Defiance timothykennell https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2128974314 1.  Defiance: open resistence; bold disobedience 
2. To me, this word refers to being strongly and publicly opposed to some external force. 
3. a. He was defiant. 
b. She was defiant. 
4. I see this word in play at school, at home, and in the news media. ]]> 2022-04-04 16:07:02 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2128974314 Indignation emmiknepp https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2129030169 1.anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
2. upsetting, distress, unhappy, pain 
3.a)The letter filled Rosemary with indignation.
b) The team gave an indignation look to the ref. 
4. school, work, sports

]]> 2022-04-04 16:36:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2129030169 Defiance aliyasauder https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2129030420 1. open resistance; bold disobedience
2. to disobey
3. In an act of defiance, the toddler threw her carrots on the ground. 
The student defied a teacher by not doing the essay.
4. School, home, workplace, etc.]]> 2022-04-04 16:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2129030420 Modern summerswearingen https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2129035417 1. of, relating to, or characteristic of the present or the immediate past

2. what is currently in style or in action 

3. The kitchen had modern light fixtures above the island 

The teacher taught the students about the modern technologies we have today. 

4. In a classroom, at NASA, in a designer furniture store ]]> 2022-04-04 16:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2129035417 poignant marleyleman https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2129036615 1. painfully affecting the feelings
2. spurring deep sadness in remorse
3. The man was deeply hurt when she gave him a very poignant answer in response to his proposal.
Poignant feelings were circulating in the hospital waiting room. 
4. hospital, school, home
5. ]]> 2022-04-04 16:39:29 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2129036615 Resistance isaiahbeyer https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2129042317 1.) the refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument
2.) the act of opposing something
3.) The workers rose up and resisted the owner's call for longer workdays.
b.) The wind offered resistance against the runners.
4.) School
b.) work
c.) athletics
d.) training]]> 2022-04-04 16:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bvogel4/americanlitvocabwall/wish/2129042317