1. “First Love” from Silent Dancing by Judith Ortiz Cofer
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2. 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

3. 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

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

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

6. Blissfully happy: “a beatific smile”

7. Tending to eat and drink excessively
Gluttonously

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

9. Revealing no emotion; expressionless
Impassively

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

11. Not returned or reciprocated
Unrequited

12. Greatly enjoy
Relish