Vocabulary 1
very large or great
immense
to need something
require
a room to sleep in with food provided
room and board
tells a story about a real or imagined event or experience
narrative
to be likely to act or think a certain way
tend to
a choice or possibility
option
the units of study a student earns for completing college courses
credits
What are two narrative techniques used by writers that we discussed in class?
dialogue and imagery
the quality that makes a person feel worthy of respect
dignity
threatening harm in the near future
looming
counting for both high school and college credit
dual enrollment
Which of the following answer choices below BEST represents the definition for dialogue?
conversation between characters
fair or sensible
polite in a formal way
civil
money provided by an organization or government that does not need to be repaid
grants
Which of the following answer choices below BEST represents the definition for imagery?
use of descriptive words and phrases to create vivid pictures and images in the reader’s mind
combining information from two or more texts with your own prior knowledge
integrate
ability or knowledge in a specific subject
literacy
What is the average cost to attend a public university?
$20,000
What are two pieces of advice that author Michelle Gardner gave about saving money on college costs?
1. Take classes at a community college.
2. Take advantage of high school classes.
3. Apply for scholarships.
4. Take all the credits you can.
5. Search for cheaper textbooks.
6. Skip the high price of living on campus.