Of today’s 15 vocabulary words, which three do you think you will use the most in your speaking and writing this semester? Explain why each word feels useful or powerful to you.

 Prompt Response: The three vocabulary words I intend to use most frequently in both speaking and writing are amoral, altruism, and affinity. I plan to use the word amoral more often because the advanced texts we will explore often present complex ethical dilemmas where actions cannot be strictly categorized as right or wrong. Additionally, I anticipate using the word altruism more frequently since higher-level works delve into human motivations, selflessness, and moral philosophy. Lastly, I will use the word affinity more often to describe profound, often abstract connections between characters, ideas, or themes. These words enable the expression of more nuanced concepts that simpler vocabulary cannot capture. 

Summary:  Today, we reviewed over fifteen vocabulary words for an upcoming test.

Reflection: Using these three words will help me think and write with more depth when analyzing advanced texts. They will also allow me to express complex ideas in a clearer and more precise way.

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