Insight - Intermediate - Unit 9 - 9D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - 9D in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "verse", "simile", "personification", etc.

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Insight - Intermediate
poem [noun]

a written piece with particularly arranged words in a way that, usually rhyme, conveys a lot of emotion and style

Ex: The poem painted vivid pictures of the bustling cityscape .
prose [noun]

spoken or written language in its usual form, in contrast to poetry

Ex: The professor 's lectures were known for their eloquent prose , captivating students with their rich language and depth of insight .
to rhyme [verb]

to put words with similar ending sounds together while writing poetry

Ex: The rapper rhymed effortlessly about his life in the city .
rhythm [noun]

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

Ex: The rhythm of the song made everyone want to dance .
simile [noun]

a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'

Ex: Through the simile " as brave as a lion , " the writer characterizes the hero 's courage and valor in the face of danger .
stanza [noun]

a series of lines in a poem, usually with recurring rhyme scheme and meter

Ex: She analyzed the stanza to understand its symbolic meaning .
symbol [noun]

a mark or set of characters that shows a certain meaning, particularly in fields like chemistry, music, or science

Ex: Chemistry uses symbols such as " H " for hydrogen and " O " for oxygen to represent elements .
theme [noun]

a recurring element that is the main idea or subject in a literary or artistic piece

verse [noun]

a set of words that usually have a rhythmic pattern

Ex: Memorizing a favorite verse can provide comfort during difficult times , serving as a source of inspiration and strength .
Facebook [noun]

a social media platform that is very popular

Ex: She unfriended him on Facebook after their argument .
disc [noun]

a type of storage device that can be used to store and retrieve digital information, such as music, videos, and documents

a tiny soft fruit with a sweet taste and black color that grows on a thorny bush

Ex: The bakery offered blackberry muffins as a seasonal treat during the summer months .
tweet [noun]

a message or post on Twitter

Ex: The tweet from the celebrity sparked a lot of discussion among fans and media outlets .
jazz [noun]

a music genre that emphasizes improvisation, complex rhythms, and extended chords, originated in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

Ex: In jazz , improvisation is just as important as the written music .
publicly [adverb]

in a way that is visible or accessible to the general public

Ex: The company 's financial results were reported publicly in a press release .
aim [noun]

a specific, concrete objective that a person or group actively works toward, believing it to be realistically achievable

Ex: The scientists worked with the aim of developing a cost-effective vaccine .
imagery [noun]

the figurative language in literature by which the audience can form vivid mental images

metaphor [noun]

a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning

Ex: His writing style relies heavily on vivid metaphors and imagery .

a literary device where human qualities or characteristics are attributed to non-human entities, objects, or ideas

Ex: The author used personification to describe the trees whispering in the forest .