LAS III

LAS III Vocabulary week 1This weeks words:Misplaced modifierCompound interestMarket economyScientific methodResumeNarrativeMotif Tolerance

Misplaced modifierNounA word, phrase, or clause that seems to refer to or describe an unintended word because of its placement in a sentenceSynonym: not clearly relatedSentence: Danny used a misplaced modifier in his sentence trying to describe what his father looked like.Example: On her way home, Jan found a gold mans watch. (gold is the misplaced modifier because it suggests that the man is gold, not the watch)3Misplaced modifierI ate only vegetables.

I only ate vegetables.The first sentence (I ate only vegetables) means that I ate nothing but vegetablesno fruit, no meat, just vegetables.

The second sentence (I only ate vegetables) means that all I did with vegetables was eat them. I didn't plant, harvest, wash, or cook them. I only ate them.

I almost failed every art class I took.

I failed almost every art class I took.The first sentence (I almost failed every art class I took) means that although it was close, I passed all those classes.

The second sentence (I failed almost every art class I took) means that I passed only a few art classes.Compound interestNounInterest paid on both the principal and on accrued interestSynonym: total interestSentence: We were hoping we would not have compound interest on our car payment.Example: paying interest on original loan amount plus the interest on that amount

Compound interest

Market economyNounA capitalistic economic system in which there is free competition and prices are determined by the interaction of supply and demand. Synonym: non-government controlledSentence: The United States has a market economy where companies choose what they want to sell.Example: Kohls decides that they want to sell Levi jeans instead of Lucky brand jeans because they are cheaper and more will sell so their company will make more profit!

Market economy

Scientific methodNounA method of research in which a problem is identified, relevant data are gathered, a hypothesis is formulated from these data, and the hypothesis is empirically tested.Synonym: research, investigationSentence: In biology today, we used the scientific method to determine why a plant would not grow under certain conditions.Example: Putting a plant into different conditions and keeping data on both to determine why one would not grow.

Scientific method

Resume NounA brief written account of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience, as that prepared by an applicant for a job. Synonym: biography, work historySentence: When applying for a job you should submit a resume along with your application.Example: a neatly typed document containing work history, education, and personal contact information

Resume

Narrative NounA story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious. Synonym: book, reportSentence: Ms. Dawdy read the class a narrative of the September 11 terrorist attacks.Example: a paper written by a student

Narrative

Motif NounA recurring subject, theme, idea, etc., especially in a literary, artistic, or musical work. Synonym: pattern, designSentence: That motif is quite simply an image of a woman in her partner's arms. Example: The book contained poems that were all about freedom of speech

Motif

Tolerance NounA fair, objective, and permissive attitude toward opinions and practices that differ from one's own. Synonym: understanding, sensitivitySentence: The teacher had a high tolerance towards her students opinions on the work to be done.Example: some people believe that women should not have abortions while others believe it is a womans choice

Tolerance

Your task:With your partner, learn the definitions and be able to give a synonym, use in a sentence, and give the definition.

This weeks words:Misplaced modifierCompound interestMarket economyScientific methodResumeNarrativeMotif Tolerance