Monumental Vocabulary

Memorial

• A structure to remember people or events

• A shallow body of water for reflection

• A type of government system

• A tribute to honor soldiers

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

Architect

• Someone who designs buildings

• A type of war strategy

• A structure built to honor history

• A person who fights in battles

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.6

Inscription

• Words engraved on a surface

• A famous historic location

• A deep ocean trench

• A type of painting

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Commemorate

• To honor and remember an event or person

• To protect something from damage

• To destroy something intentionally

• To design a large building

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Symbolism

• Using symbols to represent ideas

• A celebration of freedom

• A type of patriotic act

• A battle strategy

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Dedication

• A strong commitment to a purpose

• A war between two countries

• A famous statue of freedom

• A person who designs monuments

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Preservation

• Protecting something to keep it safe

• Writing a speech for an event

• A person who serves in the military

• A system of ruling

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

Landmark

• A famous or historic location

• A symbol of bravery

• A type of artillery cannon

• A weapon used in underwater battles

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

Freedom

• The state of being free

• A system of collective ownership

• A type of government system

• A historic building

Patriotism

• Love and devotion to one’s country

• A system of ruling a country

• A large battle during a war

• A gift to honor a soldier