Chapter 2 Protests, Commas, Idioms, Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What inspired the name 'Sons of Liberty'?

Back

An Irishman named Isaac Barre.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Front

What British law put a tax on legal documents such as newspapers, playing cards, and dice?

Back

Stamp Act.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does 'full of hot air' mean?

Back

Talking nonsense.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Front

What does 'accurate' mean?

Back

Without mistakes; having the right facts.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What does 'rose-colored glasses' mean?

Back

A cheerful point of view.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What is a protest?

Back

A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is an idiom?

Back

A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Front

What does 'vocabulary' refer to?

Back

The set of words known and used by a person.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4B

Front

What is the purpose of commas in a sentence?

Back

To separate items in a list, indicate pauses, or clarify meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Front

What is the meaning of 'rebel'?

Back

A person who resists authority or control.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C