Grade 9 PAT Vocab

Define admiration

• A feeling of respect, approval, or appreciation towards someone or something, often due to their qualities, achievements, or actions.

• A feeling of happiness.

• Sadness

• A feeling of respect, approval, or appreciation towards someone or something, only due to their qualities.

Define alliteration

• An indirect or brief reference to a person, place, event, or work of literature, art, or culture, often used to evoke associations or convey meaning.

• The repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words or syllables, often used for poetic or rhetorical effect.

• The state of being entertained, engaged, or delighted, often through enjoyment or humor.

• A character or force in a narrative that opposes or conflicts with the protagonist, often serving as a source of conflict or obstacle to their goals.

Define allusion

• A heavy iron or steel block with a flat top, typically used in blacksmithing as a surface for shaping metal.

• A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as tension or restlessness.

•  The process of examining or studying something in detail, often to understand its components, structure, function, or meaning.

• An indirect or brief reference to a person, place, event, or work of literature, art, or culture, often used to evoke associations or convey meaning.

Define amusement

• The state of being entertained, engaged, or delighted, often through enjoyment or humor.

• Suitable, appropriate, or fitting in the circumstances; having a tendency or inclination to do something.

• An attitude of superiority, pride, or excessive self-importance, often manifested through condescending behavior or disregard for others.

• A quality or characteristic inherent to or associated with someone or something; to regard something as being caused by or belonging to someone or something.

Define analysis

• The process of examining or studying something in detail, often to understand its components, structure, function, or meaning.

• The literary analysis focused on the symbolism and imagery used in the poem.

• The state of being

  entertained, engaged, or delighted, often through enjoyment or humor.

• The clown provided endless amusement for the children at the birthday party.

Define antagonist

• A character or force in a narrative that opposes or conflicts with the protagonist, often serving as a source of conflict or obstacle to their goals.

• A heavy iron or steel block with a flat top, typically used in blacksmithing as a surface for shaping metal.

• A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as tension or restlessness.

• She felt a sense of anxiety before the job interview, fearing she might not perform well.

Define anvil

• A heavy iron or steel block with a flat top, typically used in blacksmithing as a surface for shaping metal.

• A type of bird known for its loud call.
• A soft cushion used for sitting.
• A lightweight plastic block used for shaping metal objects.

Define anxiety

• Anxiety is a feeling of excitement and joy
• A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as tension or restlessness.

• Anxiety is a state of complete calmness and relaxation
• Anxiety is a type of physical exercise

Define apt

• Inappropriate
• Unsuitable
• Suitable, appropriate, or fitting in the circumstances; having a tendency or inclination to do something.

• Irrelevant

Define arrogance

• Arrogance is the quality of being humble and self-effacing.
• Arrogance is the quality of being meek and submissive.
• An attitude of superiority, pride, or excessive self-importance, often manifested through condescending behavior or disregard for others.

• Arrogance is the quality of being uncertain and doubtful.