“First Love” from Silent Dancing by Judith Ortiz Cofer Vocabulary Preview

Point of View Refers to the perspective from which a narrative is told First Person Ex. I was minding my own business when Mom burst in. “What’s with you?” I grumbled. Second Person Ex. You walk into the cave and hear a low rumble. “What is it?” you wonder. Third Person Ex. He gripped the dollar bill tightly. “You can’t have it,” he told her. Point of View

Something is ironic if the result is the opposite of what was intended Example: A person who claims to be a vegan and avoids meat but will eat a slice of pepperoni pizza because they are hungry. It may not make sense, but it is an illustration of irony. Ironic

A person who journeys to a foreign land, usually for religious reasons Thousands of Muslim pilgrims traveled to Mecca. Pilgrim

A raised platform (as in a hall or large room) Dais

Blissfully happy: “a beatific smile”

Tending to eat and drink excessively Gluttonously

Emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous Phosphorescent

Revealing no emotion; expressionless Impassively

Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity Cynical

Not returned or reciprocated Unrequited

Greatly enjoy Relish