ELA 2 - Vocabulary List 3

Noah tells his friends that he saw a celebrity at the mall, but he doesn't have any photos or evidence. What is the term for a claim that something is true, usually without proof?

• Assertion

• Allegation

• Corroborate

• Refute

Aria is offered a new job in another city. She feels excited about the opportunity but also sad to leave her friends behind. Which word describes Aria's mixed or opposite feelings about the situation?

• Ambivalent

• Apathy

• Astute

• Nuance

Maya is explaining to her friend how a heart is like a pump because both move fluids through a system. What is this type of comparison called?

• Antithesis

• Analogy

• Assertion

• Digression

During a debate, Hannah presents an idea, and Sophia immediately responds with a viewpoint that is the direct opposite, creating a sharp contrast in their arguments. What term refers to this kind of direct opposite or sharp contrast in ideas?

• Cohesion

• Connotation

• Antithesis

• Derive

During a group project, William shows a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern about the outcome. What is the term for this attitude?

• Assertion

• Apathy

• Astute

• Redundant

During a debate, Oliver makes a strong statement of belief about climate change. What is this type of statement called?

• Assertion

• Allegation

• Corroborate

• Refute

Charlotte quickly noticed the subtle changes in her team's behavior and understood the underlying issues clearly. Which word best describes Charlotte's ability?

• Ambivalent

• Astute

• Nuance

• Implicit

Benjamin is writing an essay and wants his ideas to stick together smoothly so that his writing flows well. What is the quality of ideas sticking together smoothly?

• Cohesion

• Connotation

• Digression

• Discrepancy

Emma is reading a poem and notices that the word "home" makes her feel warm and safe, even though its definition is just a place where someone lives. What term describes the feelings or ideas a word suggests beyond its definition?

• Connotation

• Denotation

• Paraphrase

• Validity

Olivia is writing a research paper and needs to provide evidence that supports or confirms her main argument. What is the term for this action?

• Corroborate

• Refute

• Derive

• Delineate