Do or Die
Southpaw
Concha
Do or Die Vocab
Short Story Vocab
100

The genre

Epic

100

Why won't Richard let Janet play?

She's a girl. 

100

How does the narrator know Concha?

They are friends. 
100

the power to affect the way a person thinks, feels, or behaves. 

influence 

100

cure 

remedy 

200

What does Gilgamesh decide to do to become a hero?

Kill Huwawa

200

What is the main conflict?

Richard doesn't want girls on his team.

200

How does Concha show that she is braver than other children?

She stands on an anthill longer than other children.

200

Cannot be defeated

Invincible 

200

empty on the inside 

hollow

300

What do Gilgamesh and Enkidu do after defeated Huwawa?

Chop down the tallest tree in the forest. 

300

Which note shows the reader that Janet doesn't get pushed around?

The first note

300

In what other situation, does Concha display bravery?

She lets a wasp sit on her head without panicking. 

300

to shout or yell

bellow 

300

to suddenly stop someone from continuing to speak or whatever they are doing

interrupt

400

How are Gilgamesh and Enkidu different? 

G: wants fame; E: cautious and less rash

400

When Janet says she's "kicking back", what is she saying? 

She's insulting Richard for something he previously said. 

400

What is the theme of the story?

Girls can compete with boys. 

400

to hold a tool or weapon

wield 

400

accomplishment

feat

500

What does "Don't fly in the face of the gods mean?" 

Don't offend or upset the gods. 

500

What can be inferred from Richard's last note?

He wants to be friends again. 
500

When the narrator says, "This was a sign for us to begin other games", what do they mean?

They played games based on the seasons. 

500
to close tightly

clench 

500

exists for a long time or forever

permanant

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