A Christmas Carol Act II Vocab and Word Study

Front

Define the word 'paraphrase'.

Back

To restate something in different words while retaining the original meaning.

Front

What does the prefix 'para-' mean?

Back

The prefix 'para-' means 'beside', or 'alongside'.

Front

If you are walking 'parallel' with someone, are you likely to run into each other?

Back

No, because you are walking side-by-side in the same direction.

Front

What does 'altered' mean in the context of attitude?

Back

Changed or modified.

Front

What does it mean to 'strive' for something?

Back

To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.

Front

What is the meaning of 'goal'?

Back

An aim or desired result that a person works towards.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using 'parallel'.

Back

The two roads run parallel to each other.

Front

What is the opposite of 'altered'?

Back

Unchanged or original.

Front

What does it mean to summarize a text?

Back

To give a brief statement of the main points of the text.

Front

What is the difference between 'paraphrase' and 'summarize'?

Back

Paraphrasing restates the text in different words, while summarizing condenses the main ideas.