Comprehension
In her speech, What is Malala asking leaders across the globe to do?
Save children from harm and destruction
make free education a must for all children
involve women and children in every peace talks and deals
"Caged Bird" is primarily a poem about what?
It is about freedom
What does Malala most clearly believe is the main reason that the Taliban shot her?
The Talibans were scared of what she symbolized and stood for. because the strength of the voice of women scares them
What does the Latin root -bene mean?
What are examples of words with Latin root -bene?
bene- means Well
Beneficent- a charitable person, someone who is generous and does good things.
Benefactor- a supporter
Benediction- a blessing
Beneficiary- recipient
What senses do the following examples appeal to?
Bitter lemon
prickly cactus
crunchy
Taste
Touch
Sound
What does Malala determine is the best solution to getting away with poverty, illiteracy, and terrorism?
the solution is to increase education
what does the speaker advise prisoners to do in “Some Advice to Those Who Will Serve Time in Prison”?
He encourages them not to despair and not to give up hope
How would you characterize Malala?
she is strong -minded, hopeful, positive, spiritual, pious, devout
The Latin root -splend- means?
dazzling, bright, glowing,brilliant.magnificent
What does Malala Yousafzai say is the main purpose of Malala Day?
to pay respect to a everyone who speaks and works in the name of human rights
What is the impact on the Loisel's lives due to the loss of the necklace?
The Loisel's incur a huge debt
They become extremely poor
They had to work at many jobs
“Caged Bird” begins with a whole stanza about the free bird, what do you think is the purpose?
to show a contrast with the caged bird
What is Malala's main goal in her “Speech at the United Nations”?
to persuade her listeners to support the work and efforts she supports
What are examples of uses of the latin root -splend?
Splendid sight of the lake
splendid display of fireworks
magnificent Niagara falls
What is the meaning of refinement?
What are examples of actions show refinement?
refinement is the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste. “a man of intellectual refinement. class, elegance
Giving up a seat for a pregnant woman to sit, helping an elderly person with her grocery
How would you characterize Mr. Loisel according to the way he treats his wife?
He really cares about his wife's contentment and happiness
what does the cage bird do instead since it's not free to fly?
Which excerpt is the support?
It sings
Why does Malala use the proverb “The pen is mightier than the sword.” in her speech?
To show that Education wins over violence.
What are the different meanings of the word " board"
Plank of wood
to get on. like boarding a plane
a group, like Hospital Board or the School Board
What is the meaning of exquisite?
What are examples that show the use of the word exquisite?
What is the meaning of flurry?
What is the meaning of initiative?
When something is exquisite, it can be described as extremely beautiful, magnificent, superb.
exquisite food, dress, sunset, music
Flurry refers to commotion,fuss, disturbance, thrill of activity
Initiave means an act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.
"a new initiative against car crime"
Synonyms for initiative: plan, proposals,strategy
Initially, in the "The Necklace," how would you characterize Madame Loisel's character, according to what she desires in life?
She only cares for material things
In “The Necklace,” what does Monsieur Loisel feel about the party?
Which excerpt is the support?
After awhile, he is exhausted and not interested
Which incident shows the surprise ending in “The Necklace?
The fact that the necklace that had been lost was a fake and it didn't cost much at all.
What is the importance of the wisdom saying below used by Malala halfway through her speech?“What point does she use this proverb to make?
The pen is mightier than the sword.”
Education and communication will defeat violence
What is the meaning of homage?
What is the meaning current?
What is the meaning of trill
What is happening if a bird trills ?
What is the meaning of envoy? what are synonyms for the word envoy?
Homage is a special honor or respect shown publicly.
Example: Many villagers came here to pay homage to the late King
One meaning of current is air moving in a definite direction
Example:The surfer glided smoothly with the current of windstream to the shore
Trill means to produce a quavering or warbling sound.
Example: A skylark was trilling overhead
The bird is warbling, singing, chirping
Envoy means a messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission for a country.
"the UN special envoy to Saudi Arabia"
Synonyms for envoy: ambassador, delegate, representative, delegate, intermediary, agent