Vocabulary in context (ELA.10.V.1.3)
On the morrow, when the village 46 Woke to all its toil and care, 47 Lo! the strange steed had departed, 48 And they knew not when nor where.
Based on context clues like "weary," "painful," and "yield rich crops," this word refers to hard, exhausting physical work or labor.
What is "toil"?
Extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance.
a) clamorous b) belfry c) veiled d) gaunt
d) gaunt
Although the Pony Express operated for less than two years, it revolutionized communication across the United States. By using a relay system of fast horses and brave riders, it cut mail delivery time between Missouri and California in half. Even after telegraph wires made the service obsolete, the Pony Express remained an enduring symbol of American speed, courage, and ingenuity.
What is the central idea?
"The Pony Express was a short-lived mail service that dramatically improved communication and became a lasting symbol of American history"
The fork in the dirt road appeared at last,
Two paths ahead, though daylight faded fast;
I chose the one where wild brambles grew,
And left behind the world I once knew.
On a literal level, this poem describes a hiker picking a rougher trail in the woods, but figuratively, it means?
Taking a risk /Making a life decision/ life choices or path.
The sudden introduction of invasive cane toads to Australia in 1935 produced disastrous ecological consequences. Lacking natural predators and equipped with highly toxic skin, the toad population exploded rapidly. As a result, native predatory species like quolls, snakes, and goannas died off in massive numbers after preying on the poisonous amphibians, throwing local ecosystems completely out of balance. The text structure is?
Cause and Effect
Far beyond the dusty highway,
Hidden in the quiet glen,
Stood a cozy, timbered abode,
Safe from all the noise of men.
Based on context clues like "cozy," "timbered," and "hidden in the quiet glen," this word refers to a home, dwelling, or place of residence.
What is "abode"?
Making a loud, confused, or persistent noise.
a) belfry b) veiled c) clamorous d) gaunt
c) clamorous
During World War II, millions of American women entered the workforce to build aircraft, manufacture munitions, and run transportation systems while men fought overseas. Their labor kept the war economy moving and proved that women could handle complex industrial jobs. This massive shift not only supported the war effort but also permanently altered social perceptions about women's roles in society.
What is the central message?
Women's work in WWII helped win the war and changed society's view of women.
The green leaves fall from the old oak tree,
Their golden days are now history;
The trunk stands bare in the chilly frost,
Counting the years and all that was lost.
Literally, these lines describe an oak tree dropping its leaves during autumn, but symbolically, they describe?
Growing old/ passage of time.
While both renewable and nonrenewable energy sources power modern society, they originate from very different environmental processes. Renewable resources like solar and wind power naturally replenish themselves continuously without depleting the planet. In contrast, nonrenewable resources like coal and oil rely on finite fossil fuel reserves that take millions of years to form and release harmful carbon emissions when burned. The text structure is?
Compare and contrast
After surviving a harsh winter with very little food, the lone wolf emerged from the forest looking weak and gaunt. His ribs pressed sharply against his dull fur, and his hollow cheeks revealed weeks of hunger and exhaustion.
Based on context clues like "very little food," "ribs pressed sharply," and "hunger," this adjective describes someone or something that is extremely thin, bony, or haggard from suffering.
What is "gaunt"?
Done in a very open, shocking, and shameless way without caring about what others think
a) steed b) somber c) abode d) brazen
d) brazen
Discovered in 1799, the Rosetta Stone contained the exact same decree written in three scripts: Ancient Greek, Demotic, and Egyptian hieroglyphics. Because scholars could already read Ancient Greek, they used it as a translation key to decode hieroglyphics for the first time in over a millennium. This single artifact unlocked thousands of years of ancient Egyptian history, culture, and written records for modern researchers.
What is the central message?
The Rosetta Stone was key to unlocking Egyptian history.
When stormy waves crashed against the shore,
And raging winds began to roar,
She anchored fast to a steady rock,
Safe from the tempest and the shock.
While literally describing a ship or person surviving an ocean storm, the "raging winds" and "steady rock" could also mean?
Stay grounded/ rely on others for support.
During the early days of aviation, night flights were extremely hazardous because pilots could easily lose their orientation in the pitch-black sky. To address this dangerous issue, engineers developed a nationwide network of rotating light beacons and painted giant arrow markers on the ground. This visual navigation system successfully guided pilots safely along airmail routes from coast to coast.
The text structure is?
Problem and Solution
As darkness fell over the camp, the tired travelers went to sleep for the night. When the sun rose on the morrow, they packed their gear and set off under the bright morning sky.
Based on context clues like "went to sleep for the night," "sun rose," and "bright morning sky," this word refers to the next day or tomorrow.
What is "morrow"?
To stop or not allow the trade of a good.
a) repeal c) evident
b) allies d) embargo
d) embargo
During World War II, the U.S. Marine Corps recruited Navajo Marines to develop a military code based on their unwritten native language. Operating under heavy fire in the Pacific theater, these "Code Talkers" transmitted vital tactical messages in seconds without the enemy ever cracking the cipher. Their secret communications saved thousands of Allied lives and were essential to winning major battles across the Pacific.
What is the central message?
Navajo Code Talkers created a secret code that helped win World War II.
Behind cold bars of iron grey,
The songbird sang its soul away;
It spread its wings to touch the sky,
Though bound to earth and unable to fly.
Literally depicting a trapped bird in a cage, figuratively they mean?
Oppression or feeling trapped.
The Apollo 11 moon mission followed a strict timeline of milestone events. First, NASA launched the Saturn V rocket from Kennedy Space Center on July 16, 1969. Three days later, the spacecraft entered lunar orbit. Finally, on July 20, Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon’s surface, marking humanity's first landing on another world. The text structure is?
Chronological
When political tensions spiked between the two nations, the president declared an official embargo on all foreign imports. Ports were immediately closed to trade ships, merchants were forbidden from selling goods across borders, and all economic commerce between the countries was completely stopped.
Based on context clues like "ports were closed," "forbidden from selling goods," and "commerce was completely stopped," this noun refers to an official ban or restriction on trade with a particular country.
What is "embargo"?
Friends that support you or your cause.
a) evident b) repeal c) embargo d) allies
d) allies
In December 1773, American colonists dumped hundreds of chests of imported tea into Boston Harbor to protest taxation without representation. In response, the British government passed strict punitive laws, known as the Intolerable Acts, to punish the colony of Massachusetts. Instead of crushing the resistance, these severe punishments united the thirteen colonies in anger, accelerating the push toward the American Revolution.
What is the central message?
The Boston Tea Party led to the Revolutionary War.
A tiny spark inside the dark,
Can warm a room or burn a park;
Handle with care this glowing threat,
Before it leaves a trail of regret.
Literally warning about a campfire or flame; figuratively it could mean?
Uncontrolled anger..
The Great Barrier Reef is a vibrant underwater ecosystem stretching over 1,400 miles off the coast of Australia. It features thousands of intricately shaped coral structures that house over 1,500 species of tropical fish, sea turtles, and swaying sea anemones. Its warm, crystal-clear turquoise waters reflect sunlight to illuminate a brilliant spectrum of neon blues, pinks, and greens along the ocean floor. The text structure is?
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