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12/9 Vocabulary: "The Book of Unknown Americans"

12/9 Vocabulary: "The Book of Unknown Americans"

Assessment

Flashcard

English

7th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RL.7.4, RL.8.10, RL.8.3

+21

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'convene' mean?

Back

To come together or assemble for a meeting or gathering.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'assure' mean?

Back

To make someone feel certain or confident about something; to remove doubts.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'melodrama' mean?

Back

A dramatic piece characterized by exaggerated emotions and sensational events.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'confer' mean?

Back

To share ideas or make a decision with one or more other people.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is 'behavior characterized by exaggerated emotions'?

Back

Melodrama.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a study session?

Back

To review and discuss material in preparation for a test or exam.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can one 'assure' themselves before a test?

Back

By practicing positive self-talk and reinforcing their preparation.

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