"Monster" by Walter Dean Myers- Vocab 1 & 2

Front

Define 'apprehend'.

Back

To arrest or catch someone.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What does it mean if witness testimony is 'suppressed'?

Back

It is obtained through illegal means.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is a 'pessimist'?

Back

Someone who expects the worst possible outcome.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does 'sullen' mean in the context of a witness?

Back

A sullen witness would show anger and resentment.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What does it mean to 'testify' in court?

Back

To give evidence under oath.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the role of a witness in a court case?

Back

To provide testimony based on their knowledge of the events.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is the meaning of 'evidence'?

Back

Information or objects presented in court to support a case.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

Define 'defendant'.

Back

The person accused of a crime in a court case.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What does 'prosecution' refer to?

Back

The legal party responsible for presenting the case against the defendant.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

What is 'cross-examination'?

Back

The questioning of a witness by the opposing party.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3