English 2nd QE Reviewer

Cards (19)

  • Volume - The loudness or softness of sounds
  • Projection - The tecknique used byby a speakerspeaker to his listener or audience's attention and to command respect.
  • Audibility - Use of projection so that every word that a person or speaker speaks is heard
  • Pleasantness - A voice attribute, this is how a person speaks in a mellow manner
  • Poise or posture - The stance or the bearing of the speakers body
  • Irony - Figure of speech where words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is the opposite of the real or actual meaning of the words.
  • Verbal irony - When the words mean exactly the opposite of what the person really means or feels. It usually expresses sarcasm
  • Situational Irony - When an unexpected result does not happen, and it's opposite happens instead
  • Fussed - Refers to showing excessive or unnecessary concern, often involving nervousness or agitation.
  • Glistening - Describes something shining or sparking with reflected light.
  • Cripple - A term that be both literal and metophorical. Literally, it refers to a person with a physical disability, particularly one who has difficulty walking. Metaphorically, it can mean to cause severe damage or limitations.
  • Torrents - This refers to a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a large and forceful flow of something, such as emotions or information.
  • Maternal - Relating to a mother or motherhood, showing characteristics associated with motherly care and nurturing.
  • Denizens - Refers to the inhabitants or occupants of a particular place. It can also be used more broadly to describe the frequent visitors or dwellers of a specific environment.
  • Startled - To be suddenly surprised, alarmed, or shocked by something unexpected.
  • Fondle - To touch or handle tenderly and lovingly, often with affection.
  • Saturated - This term has different meanings depending on the context. In a general sense, it means thoroughly soaked or filled to capacity. In other contexts, like in color or chemistry, it can refer to being fully impregnated or absorbed.
  • Avowed - Publicly acknowledged or declared; openly stated or admitted.
  • Graphic Organizers - Visual symbols used in communication to show or express information, idea, concepts, and others and the relationship between them.