The Monsters are Due on Maple Street Vocab Act 1

Front

What is a scapegoat?

Back

A scapegoat is a person who is unfairly blamed for problems or negative outcomes, often to divert attention from the real cause.

Front

Define metamorphosis.

Back

Metamorphosis is a change of form or structure in an organism, often seen in the life cycles of insects.

Front

What does it mean to contort?

Back

To contort means to twist or bend out of the normal shape.

Front

What does defiant mean?

Back

Defiant means showing resistance or disobedience, especially towards authority.

Front

What happens when two lights converge?

Back

When two lights converge, they join together into a single light.

Front

What is antagonism?

Back

Antagonism refers to active hostility or opposition between individuals or groups.

Front

What does assent mean?

Back

Assent means to agree or express agreement.

Front

Provide an example of a situation where someone might be a scapegoat.

Back

In a group project, if the project fails, one member might be blamed for the failure even if others contributed to the problems.

Front

Explain the concept of change in metamorphosis with an example.

Back

An example of metamorphosis is a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly.

Front

What is the opposite of defiant?

Back

The opposite of defiant is obedient, meaning willing to comply with rules or authority.