Vocab 5-8
Profound
A deep meaning of great importance
Diminish
To lessen or become smaller
Simile
A figure of speech that draws a comparison or two unlike things using "like" or as".
What two emotions did Jonas experience after seeing the unidentified aircraft?
- Fascination
- Frightened
Make an inference based on this passage:
"He couldn't imagine what the thousands of pages contained. Could there be rules beyond rules that governed the community? Could there be more descriptions of offices and factories and committees?"
Jonas is sheltered and unexperienced. He only knows (just like other citizens) the community and nothing beyond.
Wield
To use or handle effectively
Prohibited
Forbidden; not allowed
Metaphor
A figure of speech that states a comparison of two unlike things. (Does not use like or as)
Who often needs to publicly apologize?
Asher
The Giver has thousands of books in the Annex. What does that show about him?
He is knowledgeable, wise, experienced, and of high stature.
Transgression
A violation of a rule or law
Fleeting
Passing swiftly or rapidly
Sets of pale eyes in the community
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Name a character trait of Lily
- Innocent
- Talkative
- Nosey
- Inconsiderate
Why did Lowry use italics for the words: Snow, hill, runners, and sunshine when Jonas receives the memory of snow?
To emphasize that these words are new for Jonas.
Reprieve
Temporary delay or relief
Obsolete
Out of date; no longer in use
Name 3 things the community does not have
- color
- weather
- love/hate
What is the morning ritual?
Telling of dreams.
Why does The Giver have to make a distinction between power and honor for Jonas?
The Giver does not want Jonas to think that he/they have the power to bring back snow, hills, etc. because the ROM puts the community before oneself.
Exuberant
Extremely joyful or enthusiastic
Dismayed
Alarmed or upset by
Negative connotation
A negative idea/feeling that a word invokes.
What are some character traits of Fiona (hint: think of her assignment)?
- Gentle
- Kind
- Excellent caregiver
Do the people of Jonas' community understand what death is?
Not really. They call it loss and then replace the loss.
Relinquish
To give something up or let go
Mutilate
To injure by destroying
Third person limited
The narrator is removed from the story and knows/shares the main characters thoughts/feelings.
What are the stirrings and how are they treated?
Hormones and with pills.
Why do you think Jonas is not allowed to apply for release?
There is only one ROM so if Jonas left, the community would not have one.
Meticulously
Showing extreme attention to detail
Admonition
A warning or caution
Third person omniscient
The narrator is removed from the story and is all-knowing.
How do people in the community get a spouse?
They fill out an application.
What was the community's solution for the issues of society and what does it entail?
Sameness:
- No color
- No real families
- No weather...etc.