Vocabulary
Sociology is
What is the study and classification of human societies?
"It seemed wrong, like those football players who finally retired and have to face that first Sunday at home, watching on TV, thinking I could still do that"(Albom 90).
What is a simile?
ALS is also known by this famous baseball player's name.
Who was Lou Gehrig?
This person got polio as a young child and his brother thought he got it from playing in the rain.
Who was David?
"Tuesday would be good"..."Tuesday would be fine"(Albom 45).
Who is Mitch?
Aphorisms means
What is a pithy observation that contains a general truth?
"Wash yourself with emotion"(Albom 105).
What is a metaphor?
Mitch graduated from
What is Brandeis University?
Mitch's brother had contracted this illness which Mitch thought he was supposed to get.
What is pancreas cancer?
"'Morrie, can you talk?'"(Albom 33).
Who is Connie?
Sclerosis means
What is any pathological hardening or thickening of tissue?
"Charlotte had a million thoughts running through her mind"(Albom 13).
What is a hyperbole?
In Morrie's class, you earned extra credit by
What is giving Morrie a kiss goodbye?
Mitch's job did not interfere with visiting Morrie because,
What is job striking?
"What if today were my last day on earth?"(Albom 64).
Who is Morrie?
A tabloid is
What is a newspaper that is half the size of a normal newspaper?
"The only thing that Morrie has to show that his mother existed is her death note"(Albom 77).
What is irony?
After telling his professor they would stay in touch, how many years did it take for them to meet again?
What is 20 years?
This person was a professional singer, but was shy about her talent.
Who was Janine?
"No, no, he'll be happy to see you,"(Albom 100).
Who is Charlotte?
Lindy is
What is an energetic American dance that was popular in the 1930s?
"His "living funeral" was a rousing success"(Albom 13).
What is an oxymoron?
Morrie's stepmother wanted this from Morrie and his brother David.
What is excellence in school?
Morrie was able to live out his final months happy because,
What is learning how to die so you can learn how to live?
"'So how do you know things are going downhill?'"(Albom 69).
Who is Ted Koppel?