Analysis of Major Vocabulary Terms: Wuthering Heights

In The Horizontal Word written by Debra Marquart was a memoir to North Dakota and the Midwest where she states “The Midwest is a place that’s been considered devoid of stories, a flyover region one must endure to get to more interesting places”(Marquart 31). In her memoir to North Dakota as well as the Midwest, she given in-depth example of stereotypes and views of that many Americans believed surrounding the Midwest. Then Marquart also gives a description of the Midwest history and even our ancestors overlooked the MidWest as they declared the region “a dreary plain, wholly unfit for 40 cultivation,” and, of course, “uninhabitable by a people depending upon agriculture for subsistence”(Marquart 39). Debra Marquart expands off this idea as her Grandparents that were immigrants from Russia saw this as a new opportunity of life as they were excited to receive their “allotments of land”(Marquart 73). In Debra Marquart’s memoir, The Horizontal Word, she utilizes hasty generalizations to outline the stereotypes of the Midwest she also incorporates allusions to give outsiders a clear picture of this portion of the country.

This is the moment of climax, the moment of orgasm, the moment when they let go and trembled, shuddered uncontrollably.

Many people have began to boycott SeaWorld after hearing about their cruel and unethical treatment towards their Orca whales.

The Horizontal Word, written by Debra Marquart, was a memoir to North Dakota and the Midwest where she states, “The Midwest is a place that’s been considered devoid of stories, a flyover region one must endure to get to more interesting places” (Marquart 31). In her memoir to the Midwest, she gives descriptive views that many Americans have surrounding the Midwest. Marquart also gives a description of the Midwest’s history and even how many people overlooked the Midwest as they declared the region “a dreary plain, wholly unfit for cultivation,” and, of course, “uninhabitable by people depending upon agriculture for subsistence”(Marquart 39). Debra Marquart expands off the idea of how the Midwest was overlooked by including her grandparents’ views as they that were immigrants from Russia. They saw the Midwest as a new opportunity of life and they were excited to receive their “allotments of land”(Marquart 73). In Debra Marquart’s memoir, The Horizontal Word, she utilizes hasty generalizations to outline the stereotypes of the Midwest, and she also incorporates allusions to give outsiders a clear picture of this portion of the United States.

Below are definitions for the words chosen from the text. Guess the word and fill in the missing letters

The metaphors drawn from nature in Wuthering Heights drive the plot primarily through characterization. Rarely does the story venture outside, containing almost exclusively scenes leading up to a character’s departure and the response to his/her journey. The absence of tangible nature in a book so driven by its symbolism seems peculiar at first. Why does the author not provide the reader any detail of Heathcliff’s struggle against the storm after he departs in heartbreak? By narrating the storm in terms of how it is observed from inside, the reader loses the expected description of the storm’s intensity. Even Catherine’s diary, the most

1.-Review your vocabulary list. DO the words you choose still best represent key aspects of your identity, values, goals, or abilities?

The Fierce Five was the gymnastics team that won the gold medal in the 2012, Summer Olympics in London. The members of the team were all between the ages of 15 and 18. They were all very close

The New Testament uses bear out that division, with Rom.2:29, 13:3; I Cor.4:5, II Cor.8:18, I Pet.1:7 and 2:14 referring to praise accorded to people, and Eph.1:6,12,14; Phil.1:11, and possibly 4:8 to the praise of God.[viii]

My awards include NJ LEEP: Most Diligent Student Award, NJ LEEP: Most Improved Essay, Cross Country Group Medal, NJ LEEP: Summer Law Institute Mock Trial, and NJ LEEP: Vocabulary Competition. In terms of personal growth, I overcame my fear of heights and public speaking. I was once afraid of riding rollercoasters because I was afraid of falling off the ride; however, the older I grew up, I began liking rollercoasters because the more I rode it, the more fun it became. I found that my fear of heights was a mental challenge I had to face myself, and, eventually, I overcame this challenge. In addition, as a freshman, speaking in public and presenting in front of a group of people were horrifying; however, as time went on, public speaking became

Hahn, age 14, is a Level 3 ELL who was born in China and moved to the United States when she was six years old. Her life does not fit the typical linguistic and socio-emotional development of an adolescent girl. Teacher’s First (2016) defines Level 3 ELL as,

The diction of Brave New World contains numerous of complex words that contain at least 4 syllables. However, this later changes between the conversations or dialogue of characters because of the informality. Nevertheless, the difficult words which contain more than two syllables fits into the overall setting of Brave New World since it takes place in an advanced and future world that more of an adaption to technology, “The abnormal endocrine coordination causing the slow growth was postulated to be a germinal mutation.” In addition to matching the setting, these words can show the intelligence of the characters because of the complex scientific words, "A man so conventional, so scrupulously correct as the Director - and to commit so gross a solecism (Huxley 136)!" As stated earlier, Huxley uses informal diction for specific dialogues between characters. For instance, even though Lenina works as a nurse, her dialogue is mostly often written informally. Because of this change of diction, Huxley portrays Lenina as more of a simpler character than the rest of those who work in the factory, such as Henry.

(Delayed Adjective) - Lucius Malfoy, annoyed with the way things were going lately, impugned Arthur Weasley’s ability to serve the Ministry of Magic.

Wuthering heights literally means worn and cliff like, it was built in the wild moors where it is exposed to intense winds and weather. In the first chapter Lockwood approaches it and makes not to the gargoyles, rough stone exterior, and rough looking gates. Later when he attempts to journey back home he finds himself lost in a snowstorm in which he was returned to the house. The house itself is cold, gloomy, and eerie feeling. Lockwood gives the reader an excellent description in the beginning chapters when he arrives at the house. He notes that the grass grows wild, the narrow windows, and large stone gargoyles, he also makes note of the plain furniture and lack of a homey feel. The House itself is far from any civilization leaving the inhabitants isolated with only the wild moors to teach them the social norms. The house is unkempt and dusty with only Joseph to take care of it, who clearly does not. Besides the cold winds and energy within the house, the people that live there are strange, wild, and rude as well. Joseph, the servant, refuses to do what he is told unless it is from the master of the house. He is uneducated and sour. Hindley,

1). I felt interested in a man who seemed more exaggeratedly reserved than myself...He is a dark-skinned gypsy in aspect, in dress and manners a gentleman, that is, as much a gentleman as many a country squire: rather slovenly, perhaps, yet not looking amiss with his negligence, because he has an erect and handsome figure—and rather morose... I know, by instinct, his reserve springs from an aversion to showy displays of feeling—to manifestations of mutual kindliness. He’ll love and hate, equally under cover, and esteem it a species of impertinence to be loved or hated again. (Brontë 3-6)