The Art of Expression:

Creativity at Workand

The Hidden Secrets of the Creative Mind

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1.)emphasize (-s, -ed, -ing) verb• Def: to give special importance to; to stress• Context: “Then you need to determine what

the author emphasizes, or says is important, and remember that.”

• Ex. 1.) Jamie likes to emphasize the good points in every situation. She likes to stress the silver lining in every dark cloud.

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2.)summarize (-s, -ed, -ing) verb• Def: to briefly give the main points, to sum up• Context: “The goal of determining importance

as you read is to focus on important information…You summarize.”

• Ex. 1.) After reading a chapter in Living up the Street, Ms. Morse might ask you to summarize the story and write what happened in your own words.

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3.) narrative adjective

• Def: writing that tells a story• Context: “…narrative. It tells as story-a

biography-of a real person.”• Ex. 1.) Living up the Street is a book of

narrative writing by Gary Soto.• 2.) Your memory stories are great

examples of narrative writing.• Your sentence:• 1.)

4.)expositoryadjective

• Def: writing that informs and explains • Context: “Because these sentences give

facts and explain things, they are clues that the text is expository- or informative.”

• Ex. 1.) When you write a biology report explaining how a cell works, you use expository writing.

• Your sentence:• 1.)

5.)autobiographical adjective• Def: writing having to do with one’s own

life or experiences• Context:…the nonfiction piece is

autobiographical-it tells about one person’s experience with the topic.”

• Ex. 1.) Writing a book about your life is a great example of autobiographical writing.

• Your sentence:• 1.)

6.) career noun• Def: job occupation • Context: “ ‘Art’ is an elusive idea of a career

for people young and old…”• Ex. 1.) When I was in college I decided to

follow my dreams and work towards a teaching career.

• 2.) My best friend would love a career in world of art. She loves to paint, draw, and sculpt.

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7.)collaborate (-s, -ed, -ing)verb• Def: to work together with one or more people

• Context: “Yet for the hundreds of public high school students who collaborate on projects at Artists for Humanity (AFH), art careers are becoming a thrilling reality.”

• Ex. 1.) Students work in groups and collaborate on class assignments to make the work load a little bit easier.

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8.) expectations noun• Def: beliefs about what will happen in the future• Context: “AFH is a study in attainable dreams:

about what happens when high expectations for performance, discipline, and creativity meet the raw and eager energy of youth.”

• Ex. 1.) If Ms. Morse’s students work hard, each and every one of them will have the ability to meet and exceed her expectations.

• 2.) If you have high expectations, you expect something to turn out well.

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9.) commitment noun• Def: dedication, determination• Context: “Mars expresses his commitment this

way: ‘You’ve just got to give all your might and crate as much as you can.’”

• Ex. 1.) Once you make a commitment to do something, you should put your whole heart into it and pursue that goal with 100% dedication.

• 2.) Rian shows his commitment to school by coming early every day.

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10.) talent noun• Def: ability or skill• Context: “It’s a talent that you have for yourself

that you earn and you don’t have to give it to anyone.

• Ex. 1.) Having a talent means showing special ability or skill.

• 2.) Riley has amazing talent when it comes to riding horses.

• 3.) Ricardo demonstrates his athletic talent on the soccer field.

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11.)transform (-s, -ing, -ed) verb

• Def: to change from one thing to another• Context: “The very building that houses the

program is perhaps the most arresting example of Boston urban landscape transformed in the hands of Artists for Humanity.”

• Ex. 1) Bumblebee can transform from a robot into a camaro.

• 2.) Hunter transformed his sketch into a painting.• Your sentences:• 1.)

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12.)insight noun• Def: a special understanding about something• Context: “Many people believe creativity

comes in a sudden moment of insight and that this “magical” burst of an idea is different…”

• Ex. 1.) The instruction sheet gave me insight into how to use the machine.

• 2.) My sister, who just returned from her first year in college, gave me insight into what to expect in college classes.

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13.) evaluate (-s, -ed, -ing)verb• Def: to decide how good or valuable something is

• Context: “The trick is to evaluate them and purge the bad ones.”

• Ex. 1.) When you evaluate something, you decide how good or valuable it is.

• 2.) Ms. Morse will evaluate your essay and then give you a final grade.

• 3.) Darren, the judge, listened to the prosecution’s and the defense’s claims and comments, and evaluated the situation from both sides before making a decision on what to do.

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14.) utilize (-s, -ed, -ing) verb• Def: To put to use, especially to find a profitable or practical

use for. • Synonyms: use, employ • Context: “The EpiCenter utilizes solar panels, rainwater

collection, and recycled materials.”• Ex.1 ) Celia and Jermiah utilize their brains in class

whenever they complete an assignment. • 2.) All students should utilize the after school ASSETS

program to get some extra tutoring help or try a new and exciting enrichment class, like culinary arts!

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15.)depict (-s, -ed, -ing) verb• Def: to show or represent something • Synonyms: show, portray• Context: “…students welded larger-than-life steel

human figures in clothes depicting the history of black fashion.”

• Ex. 1.) Yaquelin depicted her ceramic's sculpture by drawing it on the board, so the class could see what it would look like when it was done.

• 2.) Ms. Morse depicts what a complete sentence should look like by writing it on the overhead.

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16.) enhance (-s, -ed, -ing) verb

• Def: to improve something, to make something better• Context: “…he suggests ways in which we can

enhance our creativity…”• Ex. 1.) If you want to enhance your grades, you must

study, study, study!!!• 2.) Cadu practices everyday after school and on

weekends to enhance his football skills.• Your sentences:• 1.)

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