the repetition of the same sound usually at the beginning of words
The sentence "Happy Henry hurries to his hut" uses alliteration.
concise
said in few words with much meaning
The speaker's speech was very concise, but it was very challenging.
delineated
to describe in specific detail
It is important to delineate every point in a contract.
determined
of strong will
He was determined to get straight A's and studied six hours a day.
evolved
to develop
Education has evolved in the past 50 years.
fiction
a type of literature based upon the author's imagination as opposed to true stories fiction is her favorite genre.
genres
a specific type of literature, art, or music grouped according to a style or subject
In order to study for the college entrance exam, you need to read from different genres.
linear
direct
There is a linear relationship between the man's character and his upbringing.
millennia
a period of 1000's years
The pottery they discovered was preserved for over two millennia.
papyrus
a type of paper invented in ancient Egypt, made from a tall water plant
The Egyptians also wrote on papyrus.
plot
the main story in a novel or play
The wardrobe and music was wonderful, but the plot in the movie was difficult to understand.
primarily
mainly, first of all
She is primarily concerned with the welfare of her family and not her work.
printing press
a machine that prints books, newspapers or magazines
The invention of the printing press allowed for many books to be published.
rhythm
a regular beat
The conductor keeps the rhythm for the orchestra.
scholars
a person of great learning, usually in a particular subject
The gathering was for international scholars who are experts in the field of biochemistry.
stressed
to give emphasis or special importance to something
The teacher stressed the importance of practicing every day.
sublime
the very best
We spent a sublime vacation in Thailand.
syllable
a part of a word as determined by vowel sounds and rhythm
The word "brother" has two syllables.
tablet
a large, flat block of stone with writing, decoration, images
The Egyptians wrote on clay tablets.
varied
different kinds
The store offers varied kind of candles.