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Even though the two candidates smiled during the debate, the ___________ between them was obvious in their sharp insults and refusal to shake hands afterward.
Animosity
The tension in the courtroom was so bureaucratic that even the audience sat silently, afraid to move or cough.
Incorrect: palpable
Are you persuaded more by calm or scathing arguments? Why?
Well, which is it?
to come together or call people together for a meeting
convene
What is the crime that launches this biography's beginning and continuing investigation?
The murder of Ronda Morrison.
When the careless driver crashed into the store, the broken windows and damaged shelves were considered ____________ damage from the accident.
collateral
The movie critic wrote a scathing review that harshly criticized the film’s weak acting, confusing plot, and terrible dialogue.
Correct as is.
Do you think animosity is appropriate in politics? Explain.
Fingers crossed!
secondary or unintended damage or consequences resulting from an action; something pledged to a lender to secure a loan
collateral
Why was it so easy for the white community of Monroeville to think Walter is guilty of murder?
He came from a poor black community and cheated on his wife with a white woman, which was taboo at the time.
Before judging the character’s decision, the teacher asked the class to __________ his actions by considering the poverty and danger he faced at the time.
contextualize
Getting approval for the field trip became a collateral nightmare because the principal required dozens of forms, signatures, and meetings before saying yes.
Incorrect: bureaucratic.
Describe a scene in a film, television show, or book in which the characters’ emotions were palpable.
Well, did you?
present but hidden, inactive, or not yet developed
latent
What were the reasons that proved Walter's innocence? Name two reasons stated throughout the text.
The truck wasn't lowrider when the murder happened, they found evidence that Myers had been coerced, including tape recordings proving that the State's only eyewitness had been pressured to testify falsely at Mr. McMillian's trial.
Planting trees along the river helped ___________ flooding by reducing the amount of water rushing into the town during storms.
mitigate
After the emergency alarm sounded, the school board decided to convene immediately in the auditorium for an urgent meeting.
Correct as is.
Would you describe your school as overly bureaucratic? Why or why not?
Good luck, friend
to place something within its proper background or setting in order to understand it better
contextualize
What groups does Stevenson discuss that society unfairly targets in the court and prison system?
The mentally ill and minorities.
Although Marcus seemed calm during the argument, his __________ anger finally surfaced when he slammed the door and stormed away.
latent
Scientists tested the new medicine for months to determine its mitigation, or how well it actually cured patients’ symptoms.
If a friend was experiencing self-doubt, what might you say to mitigate those feelings?
Hope you're a good guesser...
the ability to produce a desired result; effectiveness
efficacy
What was the non-profit organization that Stevenson founded?
Equal Justice Initiative (EJI).