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Folklore Unit

Folklore Unit . Vocabulary 1 . Monday, Jan. 28. 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

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Folklore Unit

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  1. Folklore Unit Vocabulary 1

  2. Monday, Jan. 28 • 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

  3. Monday, Jan. 28 PRE-AP • 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Thursday, Jan. 31 Match the synonyms (words that mean the same thing) to the vocabulary words. • legacy, customs, traditions____________ • clash, quarrel, problem __________ • figure of speech, saying, expression __________

  9. Thursday, Jan. 31 PRE-AP Match the synonyms (words that mean the same thing) to the vocabulary words. • legacy, customs, traditions____________ • clash, quarrel, problem __________ • figure of speech, saying, expression __________ • Collect, gather, hoard, _______________

  10. Friday, Feb. 1 Match the synonyms (words that mean the same thing) to the vocabulary words. • rival, opponent, enemy,________ • Review, appraise, evaluate, _________ • unknown, mysterious, supernatural ________

  11. Friday, Feb. 1 PRE-AP Match the synonyms (words that mean the same thing) to the vocabulary words. • rival, opponent, enemy,________ • Review, appraise, evaluate, _________ • unknown, mysterious, supernatural ________ • Overhaul, improvement, change, _____________

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