The Ravine/Embarrassed? Blame Your Brain

Front

What does it indicate when Vinny's friends do not speak to him in 'The Ravine'?

Back

It indicates that they did not agree with the choice he made.

Front

What is the role of the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'If you wouldn’t say it to a friend, find something more reasonable to say to yourself'?

Back

It establishes a condition for the action in the independent clause.

Front

What is the main conflict in 'The Ravine' as explained in 'Embarrassed?'

Back

Fitting in becomes essential.

Front

What word or phrase from paragraph 31 helps understand the meaning of 'murky' in 'The Ravine'?

Back

brown water.

Front

How is the section 'Embarrassment Has an Unfair Advantage' organized in 'Embarrassed?'

Back

It shows the positive and negative impacts of social pain.

Front

What is the definition of 'social pain'?

Back

Social pain refers to the emotional distress that arises from social rejection or exclusion.

Front

What does the term 'subordinating conjunction' mean?

Back

A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between them.

Front

Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

Back

Examples include 'if', 'because', 'although', and 'while'.

Front

What is the significance of peer pressure in 'The Ravine'?

Back

Peer pressure influences Vinny's decision-making and highlights the importance of fitting in.

Front

What does the phrase 'brown water' suggest about the setting in 'The Ravine'?

Back

It suggests that the water is unclear or dirty, contributing to the theme of danger.