appropriate (adj.) Suitable or right for a particular situation.
appropriate
The frightened tone is appropriate for this situation because the characters do not know if they will escape the storm.
apropiado/a
appropriate (adj.)
apropiado/a
appropriate (adj.) Suitable or right for a particular situation. Adecuado o correcto para una situación determinada.
apropiado/a
appropriate It is appropriate to raise your hand before speaking because it is the right way to participate in class. Es apropiado levantar la mano antes de hablar porque es la manera correcta de participar en clase.
authority
The mayor uses his authority to make an important decision that changes what happens to the town.
el elemento
the element (n.)
el elemento
the element (n.) An important part of something larger. Una parte importante de algo más grande.
esencial
essential (adj.)
esencial
essential (adj.) Something very important or necessary. Algo muy importante o necesario.
esencial
essential Clean drinking water is essential because it is necessary for our survival. El agua potable es esencial porque es necesaria para nuestra supervivencia.
essential
essential (adj.) Something very important or necessary.
essential
The author's description of the storm is essential to understanding why Maya decides to leave her home.
important | necessary | vital
essential (adj.)
la autoridad
the authority (n.)
la autoridad
the authority (n.) The power or right to make decisions and enforce rules. El poder o derecho de tomar decisiones y hacer cumplir las reglas.
la autoridad
the authority The principal has the authority to make decisions and enforce school rules. El director tiene la autoridad para tomar decisiones y hacer cumplir las reglas escolares.
la consecuencia
the consequence (n.)
la consecuencia
the consequence (n.) Something that happens as a result of an action. Algo que sucede como resultado de una acción.
la consecuencia
the consequence One consequence of forgetting my homework was having to finish it during lunch. Una consecuencia de olvidar mi tarea fue tener que terminarla durante el almuerzo.
power | control | command
the authority (n.)
suitable | proper | fitting
appropriate (adj.)
the authority
the authority (n.) The power or right to make decisions and enforce rules.
合适的 héshì de
appropriate (adj.)
合适的 héshì de
appropriate (adj.) Suitable or right for a particular situation. 适合或适用于特定情况的。
合适的 héshì de
appropriate It is appropriate to raise your hand before speaking because it is the right way to participate in class. 发言前举手是合适的，因为这是课堂参与的正确方式。
后果 hòuguǒ
the consequence (n.)
后果 hòuguǒ
the consequence (n.) Something that happens as a result of an action. 某个行为所导致的结果。
后果 hòuguǒ
the consequence One consequence of forgetting my homework was having to finish it during lunch. 忘记带作业的一个后果是我必须在午餐时间完成它。
必要的 bìyào de
essential (adj.)
必要的 bìyào de
essential (adj.) Something very important or necessary. 非常重要或必需的东西。
必要的 bìyào de
essential Clean drinking water is essential because it is necessary for our survival. 干净的饮用水对我们的生存是必要的，因为我们需要它才能生存。
权威 quánwēi
the authority (n.)
权威 quánwēi
the authority (n.) The power or right to make decisions and enforce rules. 作出决定和执行规则的权力或权利。
权威 quánwēi
the authority The principal has the authority to make decisions and enforce school rules. 校长有权威作出决定并执行学校规则。
an element
the element (n.) An important part of something larger.
analizar
to analyze (v.)
analizar
to analyze (v.) To examine something carefully to understand it better. Examinar algo cuidadosamente para comprenderlo mejor.
analizar
to analyze We need to analyze the character's actions carefully to understand why she made that decision. Necesitamos analizar cuidadosamente las acciones del personaje para comprender por qué tomó esa decisión.
consequence
One consequence of Daniel's decision to lie is that his best friend no longer trusts him.
el elemento
the element Suspense is an important element of the story because it makes readers want to know what happens next. El suspenso es un elemento importante del cuento porque hace que los lectores quieran saber qué sucede después.
element
An important element of the story is the locked door because it creates suspense throughout the plot.
justificar
to justify (v.)
justificar
to justify (v.) To give reasons or evidence to support an answer or decision. Dar razones o pruebas para apoyar una respuesta o decisión.
justificar
to justify To justify her answer, Maria gave reasons and evidence from the text. Para justificar su respuesta, María dio razones y pruebas del texto.
justify
The reader can justify the claim that Maya is courageous by using evidence from her actions during the storm.
la estructura
the structure (n.)
la estructura
the structure (n.) The way the parts of something are organized. La manera en que se organizan las partes de algo.
part | component | feature
the element (n.)
preguntarse
to wonder (v.)
preguntarse
to wonder (v.) To think about something with curiosity or ask yourself a question. Pensar en algo con curiosidad o hacerse una pregunta.
preguntarse
to wonder After reading the first chapter, I began to wonder why the main character was hiding a secret. Después de leer el primer capítulo, empecé a preguntarme por qué el personaje principal escondía un secreto.
question | ponder | be curious
to wonder (v.)
result | effect | outcome
the consequence (n.)
support | defend | explain
to justify (v.)
the consequence
the consequence (n.) Something that happens as a result of an action.
to justify
to justify (v.) To give reasons or evidence to support an answer or decision.
to wonder
to wonder (v.) To think about something with curiosity or ask yourself a question.
wonder
The mysterious letter makes the reader wonder why Daniel's father left the town many years ago.
分析 fēnxī
to analyze (v.)
分析 fēnxī
to analyze (v.) To examine something carefully to understand it better. 仔细研究某事物以便更好地理解它。
分析 fēnxī
to analyze We need to analyze the character's actions carefully to understand why she made that decision. 我们需要仔细分析这个人物的行为，以便理解她为什么作出那个决定。
想知道 xiǎng zhīdào
to wonder (v.)
想知道 xiǎng zhīdào
to wonder (v.) To think about something with curiosity or ask yourself a question. 对某事感到好奇或在心里提出问题。
想知道 xiǎng zhīdào
to wonder After reading the first chapter, I began to wonder why the main character was hiding a secret. 读完第一章后，我开始想知道为什么主人公要隐藏一个秘密。
要素 yàosù
the element (n.)
要素 yàosù
the element (n.) An important part of something larger. 一个更大事物中的重要组成部分。
要素 yàosù
the element Suspense is an important element of the story because it makes readers want to know what happens next. 悬念是故事的一个重要要素，因为它让读者想知道接下来会发生什么。
证明……有道理 zhèngmíng……yǒu dàolǐ
to justify (v.)
证明……有道理 zhèngmíng……yǒu dàolǐ
to justify (v.) To give reasons or evidence to support an answer or decision. 提供理由或证据来支持一个答案或决定。
证明……有道理 zhèngmíng……yǒu dàolǐ
to justify To justify her answer, Maria gave reasons and evidence from the text. 为了证明她的答案有道理，Maria提供了理由和文中的证据。
a memoir
the memoir (n.) A true account of personal experiences written by the person who lived them.
analyze
When we analyze Maya's actions carefully, we can better understand why she chooses to help her enemy.
el propósito
the purpose (n.)
el propósito
the purpose (n.) The reason why something is done or created. La razón por la que se hace o se crea algo.
el propósito
the purpose The author's purpose in writing the article was to explain why protecting the environment is important. El propósito del autor al escribir el artículo fue explicar por qué es importante proteger el medio ambiente.
el verso
the verse (n.)
el verso
the verse (n.) A line of poetry. Una línea de un poema.
el verso
the verse The final verse of the poem is a line that describes the beauty of the night sky. El último verso del poema es una línea que describe la belleza del cielo nocturno.
examine | study | investigate
to analyze (v.)
la anotación
the annotation (n.)
la anotación
the annotation (n.) A note added to a text to explain or comment on it. Una nota añadida a un texto para explicarlo o comentarlo.
la estructura
the structure The structure of the story organizes events into a beginning, middle, and end. La estructura del cuento organiza los acontecimientos en un principio, desarrollo y final.
las memorias
the memoir (n.)
las memorias
the memoir (n.) A true account of personal experiences written by the person who lived them. Un relato de experiencias personales escrito por quien las vivió.
las memorias
the memoir In her memoir, the author describes her personal experiences growing up in another country. En sus memorias, la autora describe sus experiencias personales al crecer en otro país.
memoir
In her memoir, the author uses her personal experiences to show how moving to a new country changed her life.
organization | arrangement | framework
the structure (n.)
purpose
The author's purpose in describing Maya's childhood is to explain why protecting her family is so important to her.
reason | goal | aim
the purpose (n.)
recollection | life story | remembrance
the memoir (n.)
structure
The structure of the story organizes the events so that the reader learns the truth about Daniel only at the end.
the purpose
the purpose (n.) The reason why something is done or created.
the structure
the structure (n.) The way the parts of something are organized.
to analyze
to analyze (v.) To examine something carefully to understand it better.
回忆录 huíyìlù
the memoir (n.)
回忆录 huíyìlù
the memoir (n.) A true account of personal experiences written by the person who lived them. 由亲身经历者写下的真实个人经历。
回忆录 huíyìlù
the memoir In her memoir, the author describes true personal experiences from her childhood. 在她的回忆录中，作者描述了自己童年时期的真实个人经历。
目的 mùdì
the purpose (n.)
目的 mùdì
the purpose (n.) The reason why something is done or created. 做某事或创造某物的原因。
目的 mùdì
the purpose The author's purpose in writing the article was to explain why protecting the environment is important. 作者写这篇文章的目的是解释为什么保护环境很重要。
结构 jiégòu
the structure (n.)
结构 jiégòu
the structure (n.) The way the parts of something are organized. 一个事物各部分的组织方式。
结构 jiégòu
the structure The structure of the story organizes events into a beginning, middle, and end. 故事的结构把事件组织成开头、中间和结尾。
诗行 shīháng
the verse (n.)
诗行 shīháng
the verse (n.) A line of poetry. 诗歌中的一行。
诗行 shīháng
the verse The final verse of the poem is a line that describes the beauty of the night sky. 这首诗最后的诗行描写了夜空的美丽。
an annotation
the annotation (n.) A note added to a text to explain or comment on it.
annotation
My annotation explains why Maya's decision to return home is an important turning point in the story.
la anotación
the annotation My annotation in the margin explains why the character's decision is important. Mi anotación en el margen explica por qué es importante la decisión del personaje.
line | poetry line | poetic line
the verse (n.)
note | comment | explanation
the annotation (n.)
the verse
the verse (n.) A line of poetry.
verse
In the final verse, the poet uses a line about sunrise to show that the speaker finally feels hopeful.
批注 pīzhù
the annotation (n.)
批注 pīzhù
the annotation (n.) A note added to a text to explain or comment on it. 添加在文本中用来解释或评论的注释。
批注 pīzhù
the annotation My annotation is a note in the margin that explains why the character's decision is important. 我的批注是写在页边的注释，用来解释为什么这个人物的决定很重要。
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a narrative
a narrative (n.) A story or account that tells about events or experiences.
a narrative
Woodson uses a narrative to tell about her experiences growing up.
an observation
an observation (n.) A comment or idea based on something you notice.
an observation
Woodson makes an observation about how adults can affect a child's confidence.
important • meaningful • notable
significant (adj.)
notice • remark • comment
an observation (n.)
significant
significant (adj.) Important enough to have a noticeable effect or meaning.
significant
Finding a book with characters who looked like her was a significant experience for Woodson.
story • account • description
a narrative (n.)
an impact
an impact (n.) A strong effect or influence on someone or something.
an impact
Her struggles with reading had an impact on how she thought about herself as a student.
an insight
an insight (n.) A clear or deep understanding of an idea or situation.
an insight
The memoir gives readers an insight into how Woodson gradually discovered her voice as a writer.
conventional
conventional (adj.) Following what is traditional or generally accepted.
conventional
Woodson does not use a conventional prose structure because she tells her memoir through poems.
deduce • conclude • figure out
to infer (v.)
effect • influence • result
an impact (n.)
to infer
to infer (v.) To reach a conclusion by using evidence and what you already know.
to infer
Readers can infer that Woodson felt pressure when teachers compared her with her sister.
traditional • usual • standard
conventional (adj.)
understanding • awareness • perception
an insight (n.)
a comparison
a comparison (n.) An examination of how two or more things are similar or different.
a comparison
The comparison between Woodson and her sister makes her feel that others expect more from her.
communicate • express • show
to convey (v.)
intelligence • talent • excellence
the brilliance (n.)
practical • reasonable • possible
realistic (adj.)
realistic
realistic (adj.) Based on what is reasonable and likely to happen.
realistic
Woodson's family encourages her to consider what they believe are more realistic careers.
similarity • contrast • relation
a comparison (n.)
the brilliance
the brilliance (n.) Great intelligence or outstanding ability.
the brilliance
Her teachers expect Woodson to show the same brilliance they saw in her sister.
to convey
to convey (v.) To communicate or express an idea or message.
to convey
Woodson uses memories from childhood to convey how she became confident in her own voice.
attitude • feeling • manner
the tone (n.)
main idea • key message • major point
the central idea (n.)
proof • support • facts
the evidence (n.)
speed • rate • rhythm
the pacing (n.)
the central idea
the central idea (n.) The most important idea or main point developed in a text.
the central idea
The central idea of the excerpt is that Woodson learns to value her own voice and dreams.
the evidence
the evidence (n.) Facts or details used to support an idea or conclusion.
the evidence
The evidence from Woodson's memories shows that becoming a writer was a gradual process.
the pacing
the pacing (n.) The speed at which a story or series of events develops.
the pacing
The pacing of the poems slows down important memories so readers can reflect on them.
the tone
the tone (n.) The author's attitude toward a subject shown through words and style.
the tone
The tone becomes thoughtful as Woodson reflects on her childhood struggles and dreams.
