Language Arts Vocabulary

Front

What is the meaning of 'heritage'?

Back

Heritage refers to the traditions, achievements, and beliefs that are passed down from previous generations.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does 'accent' mean?

Back

An accent is a way of pronouncing words that is characteristic of a particular region or group of people.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What does it mean to be 'determined'?

Back

To be determined means to have a strong intention to achieve something, often despite difficulties.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Who is a 'narrator'?

Back

A narrator is the person who tells a story, providing the perspective from which the story is told.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What is a 'resolution'?

Back

A resolution is a firm decision to do or not do something, often made at the beginning of a new year.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What does 'plot' refer to in a story?

Back

The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is the meaning of 'immigrant'?

Back

An immigrant is a person who moves to a different country to live, often for better opportunities.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does 'tradition' mean?

Back

Tradition refers to customs or beliefs that are passed down from generation to generation.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does 'doubt' mean?

Back

Doubt is a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction about something.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the meaning of 'suddenly'?

Back

Suddenly means happening quickly and unexpectedly.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B