Show:
Famous Outsiders
Tough Details
What That Means?
Comprehend That
100

This famous country singer was bullied in her younger years and spent her alone time writing song lyrics

Taylor Swift

100

In this short story, a man named Gregor woke up one day to find that he was a monstrous verminous bug

The Metamorphosis

100
Meaning a vicious intolerance toward people one chooses to perceive as different from and inferior to oneself

bigotry

100

In "Revenge of the Geeks", according to psychology professor Kathryn LaFontana, what is the worst thing in the world for teenagers?

Being "different".

200

This famous American, who lived from 1709-1790 was the center of focus in the short story, "Isn't Everyone a Little Bit Weird?"

Ben Franklin

200

Finish this quote from "Encountering the Other": "cultures have difficulty understanding _____ cultures"

Other

200

Meaning to treat a person, group or concept as insignificant

Marginalize

200

In "Revenge of the Geeks", How do successful scientists thing, according to Robbins?

They think uniquely.

300

This rap icon was badly bullied inside and outside of school for being white and living in a trailer.

Eminem

300

In "The Doll's House", Kezia has a favorite object from inside the doll house. What is this item?

The lamp

300

Meaning "malicious" or with the intention of inflicting pain

Spiteful

300

In "The Doll's House", what does Kezia do that makes Aunt Beryl angry?

Kezia shows the doll's house to the Kelvey's.

400

This famous vampire was bullied in school for behaving like an actor.

Robert Pattinson

400

Finish this quote from "Isn't Everyone a Little Bit Weird?": First, the most gifted, successful people are often ________.

Eccentric

400

Meaning to ignore and reject

Shun

400

In "Sonnet, With Bird", Why does that speaker go to London?

The narrator is sent to London by his publisher to promote his book.

500

The pop star has made many songs about being proud of who you are, but she hasn’t always been made to feel that way as she was bullied in high school for being herself.

Lady Gaga

500

Finish this quote from "Revenge of the Geeks": "We don't view a saxophonist as musically _______ if he can't play the violin."

Challenged

500

Meaning the act of making something better or less painful

Amelioration

500

In "Sonnet, With Bird", whom does the speaker meet in London?

The narrator meets up with his childhood friend named Aaron who was working in a pub.