Walden(Thoreau)
LCITW(Louv)
VOCAB
Writing Style
100

In the story where does Thoreu Live?

WHAT IS "in the woods not far from concord"

100

What was the main message that the author wanted to explain?

WHAT IS Children of the modern generation are both physically and emotionally deprived of the natural world.

100

What is the meaning of Deficit?

WHAT IS " Inadequacy or insufficiency" or smaller than required..

100

Identify the following writing style used in Last Child in the Woods and from Walden.

-Descriptive 

-Narrative

-Expository

-Persuasive 

WHAT IS " Descriptive"

200

How did Louv's childhood effect his current worldview?

WHAT IS Because he had such a nature-rich childhood, he finds it disheartening that the modern day children are so "nature deficient".

200

What is the meaning of superflous

WHAT IS ""unnecessary" or more than needed....

200

Who has more descriptive writing? Louv or Thoreau. Explain.

WHAT IS "Thoreau"

300

Which of these points was the author frequently mentioning

A-Limiting Communication

B-Becoming more devoted to god 

C-How its rushed and full of meaningless distractions

WHAT IS "C- How its rushed and full of meaningless distractions"

300

Is Louv's take more personal or objective?

Personal, that is because his opinion is based on the comparison of his childhood and his son's. Though there is objective truth in his essay, it is based on personal experiences and values.

300

What is the meaning of Spartan-Like 

WHAT IS " Simple and disciplined way or lack of luxury and basic needs only."

400

Why does Louv think the woods are the best for a person to get away from the extras of life?

Louv thinks the woods are the best place to get away from the extras of life because it gives you peace. It allows you to live you life how you want to and not worry about the unnecessary things of life.

400

What is the meaning of tarn

WHAT IS "A small mountain lake or pool."

500

How does the authors writing choice help show the author's mood and progression of the story

WHAT IS "The author uses frequent use of commas and long-drawn out sentences to emphasis his point. This shows the serious and persuading mood of the author."

500

What is the meaning of perturbation 

WHAT IS " disturbance or small change or agitation""