This document contains an English honors vocabulary lesson with 15 terms and their definitions. It also includes writing prompts about a fable by Aesop and an assignment to write a 3 paragraph essay explaining the moral lesson of the fable in modern terms. Key terms defined include jaded, gist, advocate, efface, and charisma. Hints or related words are provided for each term.

1. English 9 Honors Vocabulary Lesson 5

2. Vocabulary Lesson 5
 1. jaded (adj.): worn out; dulled, as from overindulgence
HINT: Faded
 2. gist (n.): the main point
HINT: If someone hits you with their fist, you get the gist.
 3. advocate (v.): to recommend; to speak in favor of
HINT: Advertise; Vocal
 4. efface (v.): to obliterate; to wipe out
HINT: Erase your face
 5. charisma (n.): a personal appeal or attraction;
magnetism
HINT: Charm

3. Vocabulary Lesson 5
 6. ogre (n.): a brute; a large monster; a frightful giant
HINT: Shrek
 7. mesmerize (v.): to hypnotize
HINT: Hypnotize
 8. entity (n.): anything having existence; either physical
or mystical
HINT: Entire
 9. bandy (v.): to exchange words; to discuss casually
HINT: Banter
 10. dastardly (adj.): cowardly and treacherous
HINT:

4. Extra Words!
 11.mundane(adj.):everyday; commonplace
HINT:
 12. seclusion(n): isolation
HINT: Seclude
 13. tirade (n): extensive scolding
HINT:
 14. servile(adj.): slavish; servant-like
HINT: Servant
 15. soporific (adj.): sleep causing
HINT:

5. SAT Writing Prompt
 Write a 3 paragraph essay responding to the
following statement:
 The Kites (hawks) of olden times, as well as the
Swans, had the privilege of song. But having
heard the neigh of the horse, they were so
enchanted with the sound, that they tried to
imitate it; and, in trying to neigh, they forgot how
to sing.
Aesop, Sixth Century B.C.

6. SAT Writing Assignment
 Aesop was a prolific fabulist who used animals in his
fables. In an essay, explain why Aesop used hawks
and swans to convey the moral lesson of his fable,
and then provide a modern explanation of the
message. Support your idea with evidence from your
reading, classroom studies, experience, and
observation. (SAT Book 1, p. 51)

7. SAT Outline
Paragraph 1:
 Introduce Aesop’s fable and explain and support
your perspective
 Include thesis statement
Paragraph 2:
Use examples from classroom studies, literature, etc.
Paragraph 3:
Prove your thesis
Leave the reader with further points to consider