Riding Freedom - Vocabulary

Front

What does 'situation' mean?

Back

A set of circumstances or a condition in which someone finds themselves.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What does 'defended' mean?

Back

To protect someone or something from harm or attack.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What does 'swelled' mean?

Back

To increase in size or volume, often due to filling with water or air.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What does the simile 'like a little frog in a big pond' mean?

Back

It means feeling small or unimportant in a large or overwhelming environment.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

What does 'deserve' mean?

Back

To have earned something because of one's actions or qualities.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What does 'escorted' mean?

Back

To accompany someone to a place for protection or guidance.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What does 'worthy' mean?

Back

Having value or merit; deserving respect or attention.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

Give an example of a situation where someone might feel 'defended'.

Back

When a friend stands up for you during a disagreement.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What might cause a river to 'swell'?

Back

Heavy rainfall or melting snow can cause a river to swell.