Vocabulary 1
Vocabulary 2
Comprehension 1
Comprehension 2
100
What does the word effective mean?
good at producing results
100
What is heroism?
great bravery
100
What is the author's purpose for writing "Darnell Rock Reporting"?
to entertain readers with a tale about a community
100
What is one difference between Linda and Darnell?
Linda is not shy about speaking in public, but Darnell is.
200
What does the word ordinance mean?
city law
200
What does agreeable mean?
willing to do something or agree with someone
200
Was the main purpose of Darnell's article in the South Oakdale Journal to entertain, persuade, or inform?
persuade
200
What is the relationship between the councilman and the man in the story?
There is a conflict between them.
300
What does the word granted mean?
given
300
What does manageable mean?
able to be done
300
What is Darnell's purpose when he writes the following: "And if you don't mind people being hungry, then there is something wrong with you."
to appeal to his reader's emotions
300
How does Sweeby Jones feel when he says, "No, you can just forget about the whole thing now. Go on back to your papers."
bitter
400
What does the word minimum mean?
least
400
What does invisible mean?
unable to be seen
400
When Linda writes an article about a parking lot for teachers, is her purpose to entertain, persuade, or inform?
persuade
400
What kind of relationship do Linda and Darnell have?
They are on opposite sides of an issue, but do not think of each other as enemies.
500
What is a scientist?
a person who is studying or who has expert knowledge in the field of science
500
What does this symbol: ... mean?
hesitation
500
What is the result of the city council members' vote after Darnell's speech?
Four out of nine members do not vote in favor of building the parking lot.
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