Unit 4 Vocabulary
This word means "a choice between different possibilities."
option
This word means "not planned or not expected."
unexpected
According to the passage, what type of stories do many teens prefer to write today: realistic stories or fantasy stories?
realistic stories
What is Renée C. Byer's profession?
photographer (photojournalist)
In Sparking Wonder and Possibility, what kind of writing does the author believe can help strengthen imagination?
sci-fi and fantasy
If two documents are identical, they are...
exactly the same.
Which word means "kindness and concern for the suffering of others"?
compassion
What generation does the article call today's teens?
The app generation
What was the young boy in Delhi doing in the garbage dump?
Looking for materials or rags he could sell to earn money for his family.
What is the best word for this definition?
"Feeling unable to cope because of the amount of pressure, emotion, or work."
overwhelmed
Researchers must carefully ______ the data before drawing any conclusions.
analyze
Which word is closest in meaning to battle with?
struggle
Many teens today write about their own lives and experiences. What writing style does the passage call this?
narrative realism
What surprised Byer about the boy's family's home?
The entire family lived in a tiny room with only a bed.
The two proposals are ______ from one another and should be evaluated separately.
distinct
A high level of skill or competence.
proficiency
Donations were made as a gesture of _____ between the two communities.
goodwill
In the passage, the study suggests that two major changes in society may have influenced teen creativity. Name one.
increased digital technology/media OR standardized testing
According to Byer, why is it difficult for many people to understand extreme poverty?
Because they do not experience its effects in their daily lives.
The author shares several _____ details about her childhood that help readers understand her experiences.
intimate
Climate change is not only an environmental issue, but also a ______ challenge that affects communities around the world.
societal
The government launched a campaign to _____ the disease from the region.
eradicate
The author describes the trend in teen writing as "perhaps even dismaying." What does this suggest about the author's opinion?
the author is concerned about the decline in creativity
What is Renée Byer's overall purpose in photographing people living in poverty?
To turn statistics into human stories, help people feel compassion, and inspire action against poverty.
(Living on a Dollar a Day) Byer calls her book a "call to action." What does she want people to do?
Help reduce poverty and prevent unnecessary suffering and deaths.