Vocabulary Set 2
What word's definition is
n. a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler?
Rebel
What word's definition is
n. the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience?
Authority
What word's definition is
v. reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner?
Rebuff
What type of context clue is here?
The annual bazaar is scheduled for the last day of school. It's always a fun festival.
Compare Context Clue
Where is the setting of the story?
8th ADV.: Maryland during the Great Depression
8th: The old man's residence
What word's definition is
v. occur again periodically or repeatedly?
Recur
What word's definition is
v. express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior
or actions?
Rebuke
What word's definition is
n. a fictitious name, especially one used by an author?
Pseudonym
What is the difference between an example context clue and a definition context clue?
Definition context clues include the meaning of the unfamiliar word and example context clues include an example of the unfamiliar word.
Explain the plot of the story.
8th ADV.: Marigolds
8th: The Tell-Tale Heart
What word's definition is
adj. acting with or showing care and thought for the future?
Prudent
What word's definition is
n. lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern?
Apathy
What word's definition is
v. to enclose within a circle; surround. to bring about; cause to happen;
contrive: he encompassed the enemy's ruin?
Encompass
What type of context clue is here?
"No, no, that didn't literally happen," she said. "I was speaking figuratively."
Contrast Context Clue
Who is the author of the story?
8th ADV.: Eugenia Collier
8th: Edgar Allen Poe
He tried hard to achieve perfect grades.
He endeavored perfect grades.
All those who went on board Titanic did not know their fate.
All those who embarked Titanic did not know their fate.
The statement was an assumption.
What type of context clue is here?
This Saturday, let’s visit the arboretum, a garden that is entirely dedicated to the exhibition of plants and trees.
Definition Context Clue
What was the theme of the story? Can your team explain a part of the story that will prove your answer?
8th ADV.: The theme is guilt. Lizabeth made an immature decision to ruin Ms. Lottie's Marigolds because of peer pressure. She soon regretted her decision but lived with the guilt until adulthood.
8th: The theme is guilt. The narrator's senses started to intensify around him which would indicate he is nervous. He eventually cannot cope with the over stimulation and he confesses his crime.
What does audacious mean?
adj. showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks; showing a lack of
respect
What does anthology mean?
n. a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
What does evoke mean?
v. bring or recall to the conscious mind
What type of context clue is here?
A tornado blew the roof off the house, and as a result, the family had to find another place to live.
Cause and Effect Context Clue
What is one symbolic meaning you can present about the story?
8th ADV.: The story was about the time of the Great Depression. Although the kids were unaware of their poverty, Lizabeth grew to understand the sadness. The Marigolds symbolized the small amount of joy and innocence that was still present in the world.
8th: The narrator spoke about his sanity and how clever he was. He speaks about how proud he is of what he did and how powerful he is. His "God-like" complex symbolizes his insanity.