Classical Roots Vocabulary
What does the root decem mean?
Ten
Who tries to keep order on the island and represents civilization?
Ralph
Who is Elie’s closest support during his time in the camps?
His father, Shlomo
Which is the best thesis statement? A) Jack is a character who likes hunting. B) Fear, power, and group pressure lead the boys to lose their morals.
B
What part of speech is quickly in this sentence: “She ran quickly”?
Adverb
What does the word vacuum most likely mean if it comes from vanus/vacuus?
Something that is empty
What does the conch shell represent in the novel?
Order, rules, and leadership
What does the symbol of night represent in the memoir?
Darkness, death, and the loss of faith
What makes a strong hook in an essay?
It grabs the reader’s attention and makes them want to read more
What type of sentence is this: “Can you help me?”
Interrogative
The word minimize comes from minuo. What does it mean?
To make smaller or lessen
What does Simon mean when he says, “Maybe there is a beast... maybe it's only us”?
The real danger is the boys’ inner savagery
How does Elie’s faith change throughout the story?
He begins deeply religious but loses his faith during the Holocaust
Which is the best topic sentence to support the idea that fear changes the boys? A) Piggy is smart. B) Fear causes the boys to blindly follow Jack.
B
Identify the sentence type: “I was tired, so I went to bed.”
Compound sentence
The word tenuous comes from tenuo. What does tenuous most likely mean?
Thin or weak
How does fear help Jack gain power over the boys?
He uses fear of the beast to control them and make them loyal
What theme is shown when Elie questions why God allows suffering?
Loss of faith
Why is it important to include evidence in each body paragraph?
To support your claims and show you understand the text
Correct this sentence: “She run fast.”
She runs fast.
The word recluse comes from claudo. What does it suggest about someone’s lifestyle?
They are closed off or isolated from others
Describe how mob mentality affects the boys’ actions.
They act violently in groups, even doing things they wouldn’t do alone (e.g., Simon’s death)
Why is the line “Never shall I forget those flames which consumed my faith forever” significant?
It shows the emotional trauma and loss of faith Elie experienced
Why is it important to research before writing?
To gather information, support arguments, and avoid plagiarism
What’s the error in this sentence: “Every student must bring their pencil.”
Pronoun-antecedent agreement error — should be his or her pencil