English 11.13

taciturn

(adj.) habitually silent or quiet, inclined to talk very little

temerity

(n.) rashness, boldness

recluse

A person who leads a secluded or solitary life

Which character in the novel said the following? "We decided that it would be best for you to have some feminine influence."

Aunt Alexandra

rudiment

Basic; elementary; in the earliest stages of development

Which sentence properly uses parallel structure? Going to the mall, buying some jewelry, and visiting are all fun. Lisa wants to go dancing, with her friends, downtown. Before he left for college, Peter's dad took him to buy a car, a laptop, and a cell phone. Basketball, soccer, and playing golf all use balls.

Before he left for college, Peter's dad took him to buy a car, a laptop, and a cell phone.

succinct

Brief, concise

serene

Calm

tranquil

Calm

hich character in the novel said the following? "This was all 'round the back steps when I got here this morning. They - they 'preciate what you did, Mr. Finch."

Calpurnia

Which character in the novel said the following? "We were playin' strip poker up yonder by the fishing pool."

Dill

Which character in the novel said the following? "You don't know your pa's not a run-of-the-mill man, it'll take a few years for that to sink in-you haven't seen enough of the world yet."

Dolphus Raymond

tentative

Experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant

sordid

FILTHY; CONTEMPTIBLE AND CORRUPT

Which sentence properly uses parallel structure? Charlie told me he was going to ask Sarah to the dance, but date Chelsea. Dad ordered a pizza, but didn't leave any money, and left. Let's go to the park, play Frisbee, and have a picnic. Cycling, playing football, and going to the beach are some of Tiffany's favorite things.

Let's go to the park, play Frisbee, and have a picnic.

Which character in the novel said the following? "He got me round the neck, cussin' me an' sayin' dirt-I fought 'n' hollered, but he had me round the neck."

Mayella Ewell

rectitude

Moral uprightness; righteousness

Which sentence properly uses parallel structure? Biking, kayaking, and taking my dog for a walk are all great exercise. To get ready, she always paints her nails, curls her hair, and does her makeup. On Saturdays, you can find me mowing the lawn, napping and sipping lemonade on the deck. Ethan is known for sneaking, lurking, and having a great big smile on his face.

To get ready, she always paints her nails, curls her hair, and does her makeup.

revere

To honor, to regard with respect

Which character in the novel said the following? "I was glad to do it, Mr. Ewell didn't seem to help her none, and neither did the chillum, and I knowed she didn't have no nickels to spare."

Tom Robinson

Which sentence properly uses parallel structure? Troy likes movies with fighting, driving, and lots of explosions. When Robbie goes to the movies he gets soda, popcorn, and candy. William won't go to movies rated R, PG-13, or nonfiction movies. Mary likes movies with romance, cute guys, and happy endings.

When Robbie goes to the movies he gets soda, popcorn, and candy.

When is parallel structure used?

when combining ideas into one sentence