HMH By Any Other Name

Front

What does 'insular' mean?

Back

Narrow-minded or detached from others.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the meaning of 'deja vu'?

Back

A feeling that you have experienced the situation before.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Define 'sedately'.

Back

In a calm and dignified manner.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What does 'precarious' mean?

Back

Dangerously insecure.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Provide an example of present tense.

Back

The first day at school is still, when I think of it, a remarkable one.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Front

What is the definition of 'narrow-minded'?

Back

Having a limited perspective or viewpoint.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Explain the term 'detached' in a social context.

Back

Emotionally uninvolved or disconnected from others.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does it mean to experience 'deja vu'?

Back

To feel as though one has lived through the present situation before.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

How can one act 'sedately'?

Back

By behaving in a calm and composed manner.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What are the implications of a 'precarious' situation?

Back

It suggests a lack of stability and a risk of danger.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4