Speak vocab and lit terms practice 1

Melinda is considered __________ because most students won't talk to her or accept her.

• humble

• a clique

• an outcast

• obscene

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Melinda refers to rules learned on the first day of school as "indoctrination."

What can we infer about Melinda based on the use of this word?

• Melinda likes structure and is happy to learn about school rules.

• Melinda distrusts the faculty and is critical of their rules.

• Melinda may not like the rules, but she will follow them.

• Melinda respects the faculty and their rules.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Melinda scanned the cafeteria for an inconspicuous corner.

Based on the meaning of "inconspicuous," what type of seat is Melinda looking for?

• A seat where she'll be seen by everyone

• A seat near her best friends

• A seat near her teachers

• A seat that is not clearly visible or attracting attention;

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The section about Melinda's art class is titled "sanctuary."

Based on the use of this word, how does Melinda feel about art class?

• It's her most boring class

• It's a place of refuge or safety to her

• It's too easy for her to take seriously

• It's pointless to her

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

"If there is anyone in the entire galaxy I am dying to tell what really happened, it's Rachel. My throat burns."

This quote is a sign that Melinda has experienced ____________.

• Trauma

• Joy

• Hunger

• Love

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Jocks, thespians and goths are examples of ___________, or small groups of people with shared interests or features.

• trauma

• sanctuary

• indoctrination

• cliques

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

"The engine clanks which makes the guys in the back holler something obscene."

What do you think obscene means?

• the fact or practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something

• having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance

• offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency

• something that serves as a sign or evidence of a specified fact, event, or quality

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Catholics practice abstinence from eating meat on Fridays during lent.

What do you think this means?

• something that serves as a sign or evidence of a specified fact, event, or quality

• the fact or practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something

• having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance

• offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

"The fact Matt played with a bruised heel is a testament to his determination."

What do you think testament means?

• something that serves as a sign or evidence of a specified fact, event, or quality

• having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance

• offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency

• the fact or practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

"She tried to be humble, but she was clearly proud of the straight As on her report card.."

What do you think humble means?

• the fact or practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something

• offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency

• having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance

• something that serves as a sign or evidence of a specified fact, event, or quality

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C