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Submitted by:
CANALES, MARIBETH B.
Grade 12 HUMSS GUAVA

Submitted to:
MRS. JOEYLYN A. BANOG
Teacher II
A.
Artistry
skill or ability.
Ambiguous
unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one
way.
Anecdotes
a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
Aesthetic
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Antagonist
a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an
adversary.
B
Bibliography
a list of the books referred to in a scholarly work, typically printed as an
appendix.
Believability
the quality of being able to be believed.
Ballad
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain.
Bias
influence in an unfair way.
Bourgeois
being of the property-owning class.
C
Character
the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.
Cinquian
(in verse) a five-line stanza.
Creative
relating to or involving the imagination or original ideas, especially in
the production of an artistic work.
Conflict
serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.
Consonance
agreement or compatibility between opinions or actions.
D
Dialogue
conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play,
or movie.
Description
a spoken or written representation or account of a person, object, or
event.
Dialect
a particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or
social group.
Diona
is an ancient form of poetry .
Drama
a play for theater, radio, or television.
E
Exposition
the introduction of a story or book, when the characters and setting are
first described.
Enjambment
is when there no written or natural pause at the end of a poetic.
Empathy
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

Elicit
to evoke or draw out a reaction, response, or information from someone.
Endemic
native to a particular place or region.
F
Fiction
literature in form of prose that describe imaginary events and people.
Fantasy
the faculty or activity of imagining thing; especially things that are
impossible or improbable
Framework
an essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle or object.
Fairytales
a story for children involving magical events and imaginary creatures.
Fabulous
extraordinary, almost unbelievable;actounding legendary
G
Gustatory
concerned with tasting or the sense of taste.
Genres
a category of artistic composition, as in music or literature,
characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject
Gratitude
the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to
return kindness.
Gradually
slowly, over a period of time or a distance.
Grammar
a system of language rules that allows you to combine individual words
to make complex meanings.
H
Haggard
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
Habitat
the type of environment in which an organism normally lives
Haggle
an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)
Harbinger
something indicating the approach of something or someone
Harrowing
extreme distress
I
Iconoclast
someone who attacks cherished ideas or institutions
Idealistic
motivated by noble or moral beliefs rather than practicality
Idiom
expression whose meaning cannot be inferred from its words
Ignominious
deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
Impaired
diminished in strength, quality, or utility
J
Journal
a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject or
professional activity.
Jargon
the language of specialized terms used by a group or profession.

Jaw
a pair of bones that form the framework of the mouth of vertebrate
animals, usually containing teeth and including a movable lower jaw
(mandible) and fixed upper jaw (maxilla).
Jealous
feeling or showing suspicion of someone's unfaithfulness in a
relationship.
Jackpot
largest prize offered in a competition, or a prize that is added to until it
is won: I dreamt that I won/hit the jackpot.
K
Kenning
a figure of speech in which two words are combined in order to form a
poetic expression that refers to a person or a thing.
Keepsake
small item kept in memory of the person who gave it or originally
owned it.
Keen
having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm.
Knowledge
facts, information, and skills acquired by a person through experience or
education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.
Kerchief
a piece of fabric used to cover the head, or worn tied around the neck.
L
Love
an intense feeling of deep affection.
Legend
a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but
unauthenticated.
Literary
the writing, study, or content of literature, especially of the kind valued
for quality of form.
Limited
in size, amount, or extent; few, small, or short.
Literature
written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic
merit.
M
Memoir
describes the rhythm (or pattern of beats) in a line of poetry.
Moral
with the principles of right and wrong behavior and the goodness or
badness of human character.
Mood
the overall emotion and atmosphere the author intends the reader to feel
while reading the book
Metaphor
is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase denoting one kind of
object or action is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or
analogy between them.
Magical
to, using, or resembling magic.
N
Narrator
a person who narrates something, especially a character who recounts
the events of a novel or narrative poem.
Non-fiction
prose writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people, such as
biography or history.
Newspaper
a printed publication (usually issued daily or weekly) consisting of
folded unstapled sheets and containing news, feature articles,
advertisements, and correspondence.
Narrative
a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
Novel
a fictitious prose narrative of book length, typically representing
character and action with some degree of realism.
O
Onomatopoeia
is the use or creation of a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or
suggests the sound that it describes. Such a word itself is also called an
onomatopoeia.
Oration
a formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion.
Oxymoron
a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in
conjunction (e.g. faith unfaithful kept him falsely true).
Omniscient
knowing everything.
Olfaction
is the chemical sensation of gaseous odorants colloquially referred to as
the ability to smell.
P
Poetry
 literature that evokes a concentrated imaginative awareness of
experience or a specific emotional response through language chosen
and arranged for its meaning, sound, and rhythm.

Point of View
is what the speaker, narrator, or character can see from their
perspective.
Plot
a plan made in secret by a group of people to do something illegal or
harmful.
Prose
or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure.
Personification
is a poetic device where animals, plants or even inanimate objects, are
given human qualities.
Q
Quotation
group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone
other than the original author or speaker.
Qualification
a quality or accomplishment that makes someone suitable for a
particular job or activity.
Quintet
is a group containing five members. It is commonly associated with
musical groups, such as a string quintet, or a group of five singers, but
can be applied to any situation where five similar or related objects are
considered a single unit.
Query
question, especially one addressed to an official or
organization.Quicken tracks your account balances, transactions,
investments, personal budgeting, loans, and any other part of your
personal financial life.

R
Repetition the act of repeating, or doing, saying, or writing something
again; repeated.
Rhyme
of sound between words or the endings of words, especially when these
are used at the ends of lines of poetry.
Resolution
a firm decision to do or not to do something.
Representation
the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or the state of
being so represented.
Reading
is the process of looking at a series of written symbols and getting
meaning from them.
S
Simile
figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another
thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or
vivid (e.g., as brave as a lion, crazy like a fox ).
Symbol
a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object,
function, or process, the letter or letters standing for a chemical element
or a character in musical notation.
Survival
state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of an
accident, ordeal, or difficult circumstances.
Sequence
a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow
each other.

Simultaneous
at the same time.
T
Theme
the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an
exhibition; a topic.
Time
the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past,
present, and future regarded as a whole.
Tactile
connected with the sense of touch.
Tone
a musical or vocal sound with reference to its pitch, quality, and
strength.
Tragic
very sad because connected with death and suffering.
U
Unconventional
Not following established conventions or norms; in creative non-
fiction, authors often take an unconventional approach to storytelling,
offering unique perspectives and styles.
Unvell
to reveal or make known something previously hidden or unknown;
creative non-fiction often aims to unveil truths or insights about real-life
events or individuals.
Unearth
 to discover something hidden or obscure; creative non-fiction writers
may unearth lesser-known stories or aspects of a subject to share with
their audience.

Unvarnished
embellishment or alteration; creative non-fiction is known for its
unvarnished presentation of facts and experiences, emphasizing
authenticity.
Understanding
in creative non-fiction, the goal is to deepen the reader's understanding
of a subject, whether it's a personal journey, historical event, or social
issue.
V
Vivid
producing clear and strong mental images; creative non-fiction often
employs vivid descriptions and imagery to engage readers and bring
stories to life.
Versatile
capable of adapting or being adapted to various functions or activities;
creative non-fiction writers demonstrate versatility in their storytelling
techniques and topics.
Verify
to confirm the accuracy or truth of something; accuracy and verification
of facts are crucial in creative non-fiction to maintain credibility.
Voice
the distinctive style and tone of an author's writing; creative non-fiction
writers develop their unique voices to infuse their narratives with
personality.
Viewpoint
 a particular way of looking at or thinking about something; creative
non-fiction often explores different viewpoints and perspectives to
provide a comprehensive understanding of a subject.

W
Writing Style
the manner in which an author expresses their thoughts through words;
creative non-fiction writers carefully craft their writing styles to engage
readers and convey their messages effectively.
Worldview
comprehensive perspective or view of the world; creative non-fiction
may delve into the author's worldview and how it influences their
interpretation of real-life events.
Wander
to move about with no definite destination or purpose; creative non-
fiction can take readers on a journey of exploration and discovery,
allowing them to wander through various subjects.
Weave
to interlace or combine elements to create a unified whole; creative
non-fiction often weaves together multiple narratives, anecdotes, or
themes to construct a cohesive and compelling story.
Worthwhile
deserving of time, effort, or attention; creative non-fiction aims to
provide readers with worthwhile insights, knowledge, and entertainment
through its narratives.
X
Xenophobic (adjective) - Relating to or exhibiting fear or hatred of
foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers.
Xyloid (adjective) - Botany of, relating to, or resembling wood; woody.
Xerox (verb) - A xerographic copying process."printing methods
include acrylic printing and color Xerox"copy (a document) using a
xerographic process
Xeriscape (verb) - Means to place all plants with the same water needs
together, emphasizing drought-tolerant plants.
Xylophagia (noun) - (uncountable) (biology) feeding on wood.
Y
Yearn (verb) - Have an intense feeling of longing for something,
typically something that one has lost or been separated from.
Yell (verb) - Gerund or present participle: yelling give a loud, sharp cry.
Yield (verb) -Produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial
product), give way to arguments, demands, or pressure.
Yarn (noun) - A continuous twisted strand of natural or synthetic fibres,
used in weaving, knitting, etc. informal a long and often involved story
or account, usually telling of incredible or fantastic events.
Yacht (noun) - A large sailing boat, often also with an engine and a
place to sleep on board, used for pleasure trips and racing a yacht
club/race a motor yacht a luxury yacht compare dinghy, sailboat.
Z
Zone (noun) - Any continuous area that differs in some respect, or is
distinguished for some purpose, from adjoining areas, or within which
certain distinctive circumstances exist or are established.
Zenith (noun) - The time at which something is most powerful or
successful.
Zealous (adjective) - Someone who is zealous spends a lot of time or
energy in supporting something that they believe in very strongly,
especially a political or religious ideal.
Zeal (noun) - Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an
objective.
Zoology (noun) - The scientific study of the behavior, structure,
physiology, classification, and distribution of animals. The animal life
of a particular area or time.