A- words
What does conduct mean?
(v) to carry on; manage; lead, (n) behavior; management
What does informative mean?
(adj) instructive; educational
In “Two Kinds,” what does the mother hope for her daughter?
To be a prodigy - a very special talent
From which point of view is “Two Kinds” written?
And whose point of view is it?
First person, from the daughter’s point of view
What is the meaning of lamented?
An expression of grief or sorrow
What does development mean?
(n) growth; event of happening
What does safeguard mean?
(n) protection; a precaution (v) to protect against; keep secure
In “Two Kinds,” what does the daughter realize when she becomes angry at her reflection in the mirror?
She has the power to decide for herself who she will be.
In “Two Kinds,” what is a character trait that the daughter and mother share?
possible answer: stubborness
What is the meaning of squabbling?
To quarrel noisily over a trivial matter
What does establish mean?
(v) to start; organize
What does render mean?
(v) to deliver; to present
In “Two Kinds,” what are two reasons why the daughter plays badly at the talent show?
Her piano teacher was deaf, so he could not teach her well.
She has never taken her piano lessons seriously, so she did not practice correctly.
The word competent means “able to do a specific job correctly.” Based on your knowledge of in-, what do you think is the meaning of incompetent?
Lacking the qualities needed to do something well
What is the meaning of reproach?
criticism or disapproval
What does alter mean?
(v) to make different; modify
What does magnificent mean?
(adj) splendid; extremely impressive
Why does the daughter in “Two Kinds” develop a negative attitude toward her mother’s quizzes?
She is not interested in geography or math. She doesn't want to be a prodigy.
If solvent means “having money to pay one’s bills,” then what does insolvent mean?
Not having enough money to pay bills
What is the meaning of indignity?
feeling that one has been disrespected
What does detect mean?
(v) to discover the existence or presence of
What does observe mean?
(v) to look at closely, watch
“She brings home too many trophy,” lamented Auntie Lindo that Sunday. “All day she play chess.” All day I have no time do nothing but dust off her winnings.”
Which statement is NOT true:
Auntie Lindo is concerned that Waverly has too few hobbies.
Auntie Lindo thinks it is fine to brag if she pretends to be complaining.
Auntie Lindo likes to show off Waverly’s accomplishments.
Auntie Lindo and the narrator’s mother compete over their children.
1. Auntie Lindo is concerned that Waverly has too few hobbies.
How does the perspective of the mother differ from the daughter's perspective of being a prodigy?
Possible answer: The mother thinks she is doing a good thing by helping her daughter be successful in America; The land of possibilities. The daughter feels like her mom is trying to make her into someone she isn't
What is the meaning of discordant?