Silent Spring
Comprehension
Comprehension
What is the main environmental concern raised in Silent Spring?
The harmful effects of pesticides on the environment
What does the word "maladies" mean?
Disease or illness
What is denotation of the word "cheap"? Positive or Negative
negative
What is imagery?
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.
What chemical does the book focus on as harmful to nature?
DDT
If a plant suffers from "blight," what is happening to it?
It is being damaged or destroyed, often by disease.
Which word has a more positive connotation: "confident" or "cocky"?
Confident
Identify the sense used in this imagery: "The warm, buttery scent of pancakes filled the kitchen."
smell
Use two words to describe the town in "Silent Spring."
Prosperous, Beautiful
Someone who looks "puzzled" is feeling what emotion?
Confusion
Give a word that has a negative connotation for "youthful."
childish or immature
What sense is used in this phrase: "The icy wind stung my cheeks"?
touch
Who is responsible for the white powder falling from the sky?
The people of the town
What does "stricken" mean?
very badly affected by trouble or illness
What is denotation of the word "evil"? Positive or Negative
negative
What sense is used in this phrase: "The foxes barked in hills and deer silently crossed the field"
Sound/ Hear
What was the author Rachel Carson's main purpose for writing "Silent Spring"?
To warn Americans of the negative effects of pesticides
Rewrite this sentence with the correct vocabulary word: "The town was empty after the storm."
deserted
The author use of connotation helps shape the reader's _______.
mood
Why does an author use imagery?
To create a vivid picture for the reader