Vocab Definitions
Which vocab word has the following definition: evil in nature.
Malign
Which vocab word completes the following sentence: It is easy to become ________________ by emails when one receives up to twenty a day.
Inundated
Which literary devices is a comparison that does not use like or as?
Metaphor
What is one important item that Katz throws away to lighten his pack?
Food/ water bottle
Which story's theme focuses on the idea that something can be both difficult and uncomfortable as well as enjoyable?
A Walk in the Woods
Which vocab word has the following definition: noticeable or important
Salient
Which vocab word completes the following sentence: I was feeling ____________________ after I realized I accused the wrong person of breaking the flower pot.
Contrite
The stream chuckled as it slid over the rocks is an example of what literary device?
Personification
What leads Katz to leave the trail?
Thirst
Which story's theme focuses on nature's ability to help us reconnect with who we are meant to be?
The Call of the Wild
Which vocab word has the following definition: The state of being doubtful
Dubiety
Which vocab word completes the following sentence: The student was _______________ when they tried to enter the room late without being noticed.
Furtive
Which literary device is defined as the way the audience is made to feel?
Mood
What is one bothersome thing about Mary Ellen?
Variable
Which story's theme focused on not taking unnecessary risks?
Havasu
Which vocab word has the following definition: To great to be described in words
Ineffable
Which vocab word completes the following sentence: The students were __________________ to the change in the plan once they realized it meant fewer essays to write.
Amenable
The Appalachian Trail would be an example of what lit. term?
Setting
What caused all of the vegetation to die off in the area of Pennsylvania where Bill almost gets his car impounded?
Zinc Factory
Which story's theme focuses on needing to protect natural balances even if it does not benefit us now?
Thinking Like a Mountain
Which vocab word has the following definition: Evoking/ creating a sense of sadness.
Poignant
Which vocab word completes the following sentence: I realized I forgot to add seasoning to the food when it tasted _____________________.
Insipid
What lit. term is defined as the regional differences in speech patterns?
Dialect
What was Chicken John known for?
Getting lost
Which story's theme focuses on pursuing that which is most important to you no matter what?
Living Like a Weasel