Language Arts Vocabulary

noun a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

article a word that is used with a noun to indicate the type of reference being made by the noun

• The adjective 'beautiful' is often used to describe the scenery in this area.
• I really like that adjective, 'cool', it's so versatile.
• She's always using the slang adjective 'lit' to describe things she likes.
• His use of the figurative adjective 'explosive' really painted a vivid picture in my mind.

noun the final part of something

adjective coming to a close; final

• The ending of the novel left readers with a sense of closure and resolution.
• I can't believe the movie's ending, it was so unexpected!
• The party last night had a crazy ending, everyone was dancing on tables!
• Sometimes, reaching the ending of a difficult journey can feel like a new beginning.

noun a word or phrase used in a non-literal sense to add rhetorical force to a spoken or written passage

preposition a word used before a noun or pronoun to show its relationship to another word in the sentence

• The author used a figure of speech to enhance the imagery in the poem.
• I love how she plays with figures of speech in her writing.
• That rapper has some sick figures of speech in his lyrics.
• The politician's statement was not to be taken literally, as it was a figure of speech.

noun the manner in which syllables are divided in a word

• Proper syllabication is crucial in determining the correct pronunciation of words.
• Make sure you break down the word into syllables for easier understanding.
• I struggle with the whole syllabication thing, it's too much work.
• The syllabication of emotions can be complex and difficult to express.

noun a whimsical or humorous expression or gesture

• The use of gadzookery in his speech added a touch of eloquence.
• Her gadzookery in storytelling always keeps us entertained.
• I can't believe the level of gadzookery in that movie, it was so over-the-top.
• The artist's gadzookery with colors created a vibrant and lively painting.

noun a comparative form of 'more', used when comparing three or more things

adverb used to compare to a greater extent

• The company is looking for more skilled workers to join their team.
• I need to buy more groceries before the weekend.
• I can't wait to eat more of that delicious pizza.
• As she traveled, she discovered more of herself along the way.

noun a word that serves as the name of something, such as a person, place, or thing

adjective describing a word or phrase that is extraordinarily long and difficult to pronounce

adverb modifying a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating manner, time, place, or degree

• The performance was absolutely supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
• That movie was supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
• I can't believe how supercalifragilisticexpialidocious that party was!
• Her talent is so amazing, it's like she's supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.

noun a poetic form where the first letter of each line spells out a word or message when read vertically

• The poet composed an acrostic poem where the first letter of each line spelled out a secret message.
• I tried my hand at writing an acrostic for my crush, but I couldn't come up with anything clever.
• My friend acrosted me in their text message, but I couldn't figure out what they were trying to say.
• The clues in the scavenger hunt were like an acrostic, leading us to the hidden treasure.