Vocab
In the sentence "It was a serene and slow-paced place," this is the meaning of the word serene.
Calm
This evening ritual is performed by family units at dinner.
telling of feelings
This is the specific physical method the Giver uses to transfer memories to Jonas.
placing hands on his back (skin-to-skin contact)
Jonas's Father peeking at the Naming list shows he is willing to do this to help someone he cares about.
break the rules
This is the most significant visual difference between the Annex room and Jonas's dwelling.
the walls are covered with books
Used to describe how the community was ordered, this word means "thoroughly."
Meticulously
The community requires citizens to take pills for "Stirrings" to eliminate these specific feelings.
Romantic feelings / Passion
The Giver's favorite memory, which he shares with Jonas, features a holiday, family, and this emotion.
Lily’s comment, "I know I’m not supposed to know his name," demonstrates this about her character.
she is aware of the rules and expectations
The Giver realizes that Jonas's father releases the twin without guilt because the community lacks this.
feelings (or knowledge that killing is wrong)
Snow became this when the community went to Sameness; it means unnecessary or out of date.
Obsolete
The story of Asher and the "discipline wand" teaches that the community views children in this unforgiving way.
pain is used to correct mistakes
Jonas stops his friends from playing the game of War because of this realization.
He now knows of pain and cruelty
Jonas demonstrates his caring nature during volunteer hours by moving gently to avoid waking this person.
Larissa
Jonas is "forced to flee" the community ahead of schedule to save this person.
Gabriel
When the Giver gives a "rueful" laugh, he is expressing this emotion.
Regret / Sorrow
Jonas was startled by his "exemption from rudeness" because it allowed him to do this for the first time.
ask uncomfortable questions
Having "Pale Eyes" is a genetic trait that signifies this ability in a potential Receiver.
Capacity to See Beyond
When Rosemary was released, this happened to the memories she had received.
they came back to the community and caused chaos
At the very end of the book, Jonas hears this sound coming from the lights in the distance.
music
This word describes Jonas when he is on the run, looking for hiding places.
Observant/Watchful
The community’s view on "Newchildren" (babies) puts this value above the life of an individual baby.
order / maintaining an orderly community
In the memory of the dying soldier, the phrase "a dull blankness slid slowly across his eyes" describes this event.
death
Jonas transmits the memory of a sailboat to Gabriel for this purpose.
to calm him down so he would sleep
The imagery of the "steep hill" looming ahead in the final chapter illustrates this about Jonas's journey.
the difficulty of the final struggle