Personal Narratives Vocabulary

Structure

• n. the basic way a story or essay is organized

• n. a physical building or construction

• n. a type of literary genre

• n. a method of storytelling

excruciating

• adj. extremely painful

• adj. mildly uncomfortable

• adj. slightly irritating

• adj. moderately distressing

crippled

• adj. disabled, unable to walk normally

• adj. able to run fast

• adj. having a strong physique

• adj. capable of jumping high

beneficiary

• n. person who receives a benefit or advantage from an action

• n. person who gives a benefit or advantage to others

• n. person who is responsible for an action

• n. person who observes an action without participating

crevices

• n. narrow spaces

• n. wide openings

• n. solid structures

• n. flat surfaces

fragrant

• adj. having a strong smell, often pleasant

• adj. lacking any smell

• adj. having a weak smell

• adj. having a sour smell

diagnosed

• v. identified an illness

• v. treated a disease

• v. ignored symptoms

• v. prescribed medication

character trait

• n. an adjective that describes a character

• n. a type of plot twist

• n. a setting in a story

• n. a synonym for protagonist

Homecoming

• n. spring celebration at many American high schools and colleges

• n. fall celebration at many American high schools and colleges

• n. winter festival at many American high schools and colleges

• n. summer reunion at many American high schools and colleges

feminist

• n. a person in favor of equal rights for women

• n. a person who opposes women's rights

• n. a person who believes in traditional gender roles

• n. a person who advocates for men's rights