What is ___?
What word is defined below?
able to meet situations; capable of devising ways and means
resourceful
cheerful, bright, positive
Optimistic
I felt very _____ about the test because I studied all night and was #1 on the Kahoot.
optimistic
Mrs. Nichols enjoyed staying after school and helping students with their schoolwork. She would even sign up to help with different activities her students were involved in. Even though she worked extra hard for her school community, no one appreciated her help. Sometimes she hoped that someone would take notice of her efforts and celebrate it.
What vocabulary word could be applied to this passage?
recognize
What did Odysseus Acquire from Hermes, so he would not fall under Circe's spell?
A moly
What word is defined below?
to know or be aware of
recognize
thoughtful, careful, considerate
reflective
I wish you could be more ____ when you apologize. It feels fake and lazy.
genuine
I pledge myself to uphold the high purposes of this society to which I have been selected, striving in every way by every word and deed to make its ideals the ideals of my school and my life. -National Honor Society
What vocabulary word could be applied to this passage?
Creed
Who created the most adversity for Odysseus on his trip home to Ithaca
Poseidon
What is the definition for acquire?
gain or obtain as one's own
S: belief, principle, opinion
Creed
My grandma left me a priceless ______ of life stories, which I hope to pass down to my own children.
legacy
Life was never easy for me. My family and I had faced a lot of hardships and defied fate to get where we are now. It felt as though we were dealt the worst cards in the deck.
What vocabulary word could be applied to this passage?
adversity
Would Odysseus be considered an Optimistic Person?
Yes because he continues to push for home.
Which word is defined as sincerely and honestly felt or experienced: Optimistic or Genuine?
Genuine
hardship, difficulty, misfortune
adversity
Because John is a ______ person, he thinks fully about the problem before acting on it. He is not thoughtless.
reflective
Starting a business was the hardest project Thomas has ever done. He thought it would be an easy and frivolous task. It was far from it.
What vocabulary word could be applied to this passage?
Enterprise
Whose unexpected spirit did Odysseus recognize in the Land of the Dead?
Anticlea and Elpenor
Which word is defined as something handed down by an ancestor or received from the past: Creed or Legacy?
Legacy
project, endeavor, adventure
enterprise
Emily knew she needed to ____ a new understanding of the unit to pass the next test.
acquire
I always try to pack my lunch the night before I go to school. You never know when you might need an extra sandwich for a friend. I also like to prepare an extra pair of socks. When accidents arise, I'm always ready for the worst. What vocabulary word could be applied to this passage?
resourceful
Give an example of how Odysseus was resourceful in the cyclops cave?
He had wine to give. He was able to create a staff to stab Polyphemus in the eye. He had the idea to tie the sheep together.