Vocabulary
What does the word scanned mean? I scanned the page to find the word I wanted.
looked over
How does Miata show that she is more serious about school than Rudy?
She followed the rules.
What type of language would you use with your friends?
Informal.
What is the name of a figurative phrase that does not mean what the words say?
Idiom.
What does the word gradually mean? Bob gradually got better at multiplying numbers.
little by little
How is Rudy different from Miata?
He seems more popular.
What type of language would you use if you were trying to get a job?
Formal.
Hold your horses!
This is an idiom that means what?
Wait, or be patient.
What does the word appeal mean? The criminal made an appeal to the judge.
a sincere request
Miata"s campaign promises differ from Rudy's because they focus on....
...cleaning up the school.
Overall, Rudy's speech style is more informal because Rudy uses a lot of.....
...slang.
Time is up, you need to step on it!
Step on it is an idiom that means what?
Hurry.
What does the word prodded mean? The teacher prodded her students to get their essays written.
pushed, like encouraging (not hands on like to shove).
How is Miata different during the debate compared to when she practiced her speech at home?
She loses faith in her ability to persuade students to vote for her.
"Please think of me when you vote on Tuesday." Is this formal or informal?
Formal.
"We can't push our luck, dude."
What does the idiom "push our luck" mean?
...expecting way too much....
What does the word beckoned mean? Bob beckoned his friend to show him the new cards he bought.
signaled, like to call over.
What do Miata's and Rudy's speech styles have in common?
They both use a mix of two languages.
"Maybe even half an hour, homeboys!" Is this formal or informal?
Informal.
"Yeah, let's knock it off," Rudy yelled, getting to his feet.
Find the idiom.
knock it off