Vocabulary Definitions
of a person’s own free will or design
voluntary
Despite facing a ______ opponent who kept pushing for a fight, Maria maintained her composure and walked away.
pugnacious
The type of informational text that is non-narrative writing that provides factual information to explain or describe a particular topic.
Expository
In which direction did Bryson and Katz begin walking the trail?
to collect or gather
accumulate
Being a/an ________ student, Sarah spent extra hours reviewing her work and seeking additional help when needed.
diligent
The SOAPSTone element that identifies the context of the work and its setting.
Occasion
What famous incident occurs with Katz at the beginning of their hike?
Katz throws away much of his heavy equipment and food in a panic, including their coffee filters and other essential items, because his pack is too heavy.
an idea or belief
notion
The winner showed a/an ________ spirit by sharing his prize money with the runner-up who had lost by a narrow margin.
magnanimous
The dictionary definition and the implied or associated meaning a word has are called _____ and ______.
denotation and connotation
Why did Bryson decide to hike the AT?
After moving back to the United States from Britain, he discovered the Appalachian Trail near his home in New Hampshire and became fascinated with the idea of hiking it, partly to get back in touch with America.
an object that transports people or objects
vehicle
The task of climbing Mount Everest seemed ________ to the novice mountaineer.
daunting
What a story is mostly about (or a quick summary of a story) is called what?
What is Mary Ellen's significance in the story?
She's an annoying hiker they meet who attaches herself to them for several days, talking constantly and displaying poor hiking etiquette.
mysterious, especially in a weird or eerie way
uncanny
The _____ lighting in the old library made it difficult to read to dusty book titles on the shelves.
dim
How do you correctly include an in-text citation?
(Author page)
What dangerous animal do Bryson and Katz worry most about encountering?
Black bears. Bryson becomes somewhat obsessed with reading about bear attacks and safety measures.