English I Honors Vocabulary Lesson 5

1. jaded (adj.): worn out; dulled, as from overindulgenceHINT: Faded2. gist (n.): the main pointHINT: If someone hits you with their fist, you get the gist.3. advocate (v.): to recommend; to speak in favor ofHINT: Advertise; Vocal4. efface (v.): to obliterate; to wipe outHINT: Erase your face5. charisma (n.): a personal appeal or attraction;

magnetismHINT: Charm

6. ogre (n.): a brute; a large monster; a frightful giantHINT: Shrek7. mesmerize (v.): to hypnotizeHINT: Hypnotize8. entity (n.): anything having existence; either

physical or mysticalHINT: Entire9. bandy (v.): to exchange words; to discuss casuallyHINT: Banter10. dastardly (adj.): cowardly and treacherousHINT:

Extra Words!

11.mundane(adj.):everyday; commonplace HINT:12. seclusion(n): isolationHINT: Seclude13. tirade (n): extensive scoldingHINT: 14. servile(adj.): slavish; servant-likeHINT: Servant15. soporific (adj.): sleep causing HINT:

SAT Writing Prompt

Write a 3 paragraph essay responding to the following statement:

The Kites (hawks) of olden times, as well as the Swans, had the privilege of song. But having heard the neigh of the horse, they were so enchanted with the sound, that they tried to imitate it; and, in trying to neigh, they forgot how to sing. Aesop, Sixth Century B.C.

SAT Writing Assignment

Aesop was a prolific fabulist who used animals in his fables. In an essay, explain why Aesop used hawks and swans to convey the moral lesson of his fable, and then provide a modern explanation of the message. Support your idea with evidence from your reading, classroom studies, experience, and observation. (SAT Book 1, p. 51)

SAT Outline

Paragraph 1: Introduce Aesop’s fable and explain and

support your perspectiveInclude thesis statementParagraph 2:Use examples from classroom studies,

literature, etc.Paragraph 3:Prove your thesisLeave the reader with further points to

consider