English 10

Both classes, please answer questions #1-3 on the short story we read today.  Please give detailed answers.

Here are your next complete set of vocabulary words to learn for Vocabulary Quiz #2:

1. plush (adj)—rich, luxurious fabric   
2. to beam (v)—to smile broadly   
3. spry (adj)—active; lively (esp. an older person)   
4. conspicuous (adj)—obvious; glaringly apparent   
5. audacity (noun): boldness; gall   
6. derision (noun): ridicule; scorn   
7. dissemble (verb): to lie   
8. dissimulation (noun): the act of lying; being deceitful   
9. pitch (noun/adjective): tar; black   
10. sagacity (noun): wisdom   
11. tattoo (noun): rhythmic rapping   
12. vex (verb): to irritate or annoy   
13. zeal (n): great energy and enthusiasm  
14. bewitched (v): cast a spell on and gained control over  
15. arsenal (n): a collection of weapons  
16. verbatim (adj and adv): word-for-word the same; exactly the same words used again   
17. hygienic (adj):  clean; sanitary; promoting health  
18. sacrilegious (adj): committing a profane, unholy or sinful act  
19. blasé (adj):  unimpressed or indifferent to something b/c one has seen it many times before  
20. modicum (n): a small quantity of a thing, especially something desirable  
21. amass (v): gathered or accumulated items over a period of time, especially desirable items  
22. epiphany (n):  a sudden realization of a life truth 

 The only word we have not discussed yet is epiphany, but we'll talk about as we complete the questions for "The Metaphor".