Characters
works at the Department of Justice
Who is Mother?
father always knew this would be his assignment
What is a Nurturer?
this vocab word means a feeling or mood so strong it feels tangible
What is "palpable"?
a third transgression results in this
What is Release?
vocab word & synonym for outdated
What is "obsolete"?
Learning/practicing the art of release at the House of Old
Who is Fiona?
this committee chooses assignments for 12s
What is the Committee of Elders?
This vocab word implies much more distress than "apprehensive"
What is "distraught"?
begin volunteer hours and get pockets in clothes
What/Who are 8s?
the only noisy ceremony
What is the Ceremony of One?
good sense of humor, but careless with language
Who is Asher?
the person with this assignment makes the announcements
Who is the Speaker?
using the term "release" instead of "killing" is an example of this
What is a euphemism?
must complete before Ceremony of 12 to receive an assignment
What are volunteer hours?
Jonas noticed something different about this, but Asher did not
What is an apple?
name not to be mentioned; daughter of Giver
Who is Rosemary?
according to Mother, an assignment that has little prestige
What is a Birthmother?
the most honored member in the community
Who is the Receiver (Giver)?
Jonas discovers that his parents don't feel this way about him; the word is too imprecise & therefore inappropriate
What is love?
Jonas stops taking the pill to prevent these
What are Stirrings?
Shared memories from a 13- year-old helped him survive--at least for a time
Who is Gabriel?
What is selection?
these are antonyms for this vocabulary word: "promising" or "auspicious"
What is "ominous"?
Jonas doesn't understand this family relationship; asks about it after experiencing Christmas memory
What are grandparents?
soft, stuffed, imaginary animal creatures
What are comfort objects?