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Vocabulary building<br />
In the poem, find words and phrases that match the meanings given.<br />
Vocabulary Line Meaning<br />
a. say what you don't like about something or someone<br />
b. treat others the way you want them to treat you<br />
c. (informal) a person who often complains<br />
d. buying something that you had not planned to buy,<br />
because you suddenly want it when you see it<br />
e. hasn’t come yet, will come later<br />
f. complain repeatedly in an annoying way<br />
g. until now<br />
h. make a long, high, sad sound<br />
i. very good<br />
j. shout<br />
Part D Self Reflection<br />
The following is a list of negative adjectives to describe people’s personality. See which<br />
ones fit the narrator of the poem, and which ones fit you. You can also use adjectives<br />
that are not listed below.<br />
1. arrogant<br />
2. bitter<br />
3. conceited<br />
4. cowardly<br />
5. cranky<br />
6. critical<br />
7. cruel<br />
8. demanding<br />
9. dishonest<br />
10. disobedient<br />
11. fussy<br />
12. gossipy<br />
13. greedy<br />
14. harsh<br />
15. hostile<br />
Bad traits of the narrator<br />
16. hot-tempered<br />
17. hypocritical<br />
18. impatient<br />
19. inconsiderate<br />
20. indecisive<br />
21. inflexible<br />
22. insincere<br />
23. irresponsible<br />
24. jealous<br />
25. judgmental<br />
26. manipulating<br />
27. nagging<br />
Bad traits of me<br />
28. naive<br />
29. never satisfied<br />
30. passive<br />
31. self-centred<br />
32. self-conscious<br />
33. selfish<br />
34. timid<br />
35. troublesome<br />
36. untidy<br />
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