To Kill a Mockingbird Vocab

Front

Main theme of To Kill a Mockingbird

Back

Racial injustice and loss of innocence

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Front

Scout Finch's character development

Back

From naive child to empathetic young adult

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Front

Historical issues in To Kill a Mockingbird

Back

Racial inequality and segregation in the southern US (1930s)

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Front

Symbolism of the mockingbird

Back

Innocence and harming the innocent

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Front

Harper Lee's writing style in To Kill a Mockingbird

Back

Vivid imagery, evocative language, strong empathy, moral integrity.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Front

Significance of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'

Back

Destruction of innocence & unjust persecution

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Front

Atticus Finch: Moral Courage

Back

Stands up for what is right, even when unpopular.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Front

Racism in the novel

Back

Central theme

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Significance of Maycomb County

Back

Reflects racial/social tensions; microcosm of prejudice/injustice.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Front

Language techniques in the novel

Back

Descriptive language, symbolism, metaphor

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9