Folklore Unit Vocabulary 1

Monday, Jan. 281. idiom –(n)- an expression or figure of speech

where the meaning is figurative and not literal2. Antagonist- (n)- a person or thing fighting

against the hero 3. Conflict- (n, v)1. a clash between personal and

public interests of a person 2. The central struggle between opposing forces in a story or play.

4. Critique- (n, v)a critical review or commentary.5. enchanted – (adj.,v)- magical; under a spell or

charm

Monday, Jan. 28 PRE-AP1. idiom –(n)- an expression or figure of speech where

the meaning is figurative and not literal2. Antagonist- (n)- a person or thing fighting against

the hero 3. Conflict- (n, v)1. a clash between personal and

public interests of a person 2. The central struggle between opposing forces in a story or play.

4. Critique- (n, v)a critical review or commentary.5. enchanted – (adj.,v)- magical; under a spell or

charm 6. seclusion- (n) the condition of being cut off from

others, or from other places7. accumulate- (v) to increase quantity or number

gradually

Tuesday, Jan. 296. heritage-noun-traditions passed down from generation to generation 7. multicultural-the traditions and cultures of many countries.8. mystical-a word that describes things that relate to the "unknown" 9. myth-noun- a fictitious (make-believe) story told over and over that explains something about nature, the customs, or religious beliefs of a people 10. version-noun-a story told in a different form or with a different point of view

Tuesday, Jan. 29 PRE-AP8. heritage noun traditions passed down from generation to generation 9. multicultural the traditions and cultures of many countries.10. mystical a word that describes things that relate to the "unknown" 11. myth noun a fictitious (make-believe) story told over and over that explains something about nature, the customs, or religious beliefs of a people 12. version noun a story told in a different form or with a different point of view 13. conspicuous- (adj) very noticeable 14. visible- (adj)to be seen by someone 15. reformation- (n) a change for the better, improvement

Wednesday, Jan. 30 Complete the sentence with the vocabulary word

that fits. Write the entire sentence.1. One type of folklore is _____________, which

includes the stories of gods and goddesses.2. His _______________of what happened was very

different than what the police officer said. 3. My family’s _______________ is what we base our

traditions and celebrations on.

Wednesday, Jan. 30 PRE-AP Complete the sentence with the vocabulary word

that fits. Write the entire sentence.1. One type of folklore is _____________, which

includes the stories of gods and goddesses.2. His _______________of what happened was very

different than what the police officer said. 3. My family’s _______________ is what we base our

traditions and celebrations on. 4. Brer Lion was in ________________ or all alone, in

his cave.

Thursday, Jan. 31Match the synonyms (words that mean the same

thing) to the vocabulary words. 1. legacy, customs, traditions____________2. clash, quarrel, problem __________3. figure of speech, saying, expression __________

Thursday, Jan. 31 PRE-APMatch the synonyms (words that mean the same

thing) to the vocabulary words. 1. legacy, customs, traditions____________2. clash, quarrel, problem __________3. figure of speech, saying, expression __________4. Collect, gather, hoard, _______________

Friday, Feb. 1Match the synonyms (words that mean the same

thing) to the vocabulary words.

1. rival, opponent, enemy,________2. Review, appraise, evaluate, _________3. unknown, mysterious, supernatural ________

Friday, Feb. 1 PRE-APMatch the synonyms (words that mean the same

thing) to the vocabulary words. 1. rival, opponent, enemy,________2. Review, appraise, evaluate, _________3. unknown, mysterious, supernatural ________4. Overhaul, improvement, change, _____________