Vocabulary Quiz

Jayden and Marc are discussing ways to bring about social change. Jayden suggests participating in activism. What is the definition of activism?

• Taking direct action to bring about social or political change

• Directly supporting a cause or idea

• The capacity to have an effect on someone or something

• A person whom one knows and has a bond of mutual affection with

Provide a reason to create an advocacy group. Give an example of what the advocacy group can do to create change.

How did Aria demonstrate her influence over her classmates Marc, Alden, and Josyah?

• By organizing a protest to bring about social change

• By directly supporting a cause or idea

• By convincing Marc, Alden, and Josyah to join her in a group project

• By becoming friends with everyone in the class

Josyah and Alden are discussing the concept of transcendentalism. Which of the following best describes this concept?

• People having knowledge that goes beyond their senses

• People taking direct action to bring about change

• People directly supporting causes or ideas

• People having a bond of mutual affection

Using 2-3 vocabulary words, explain what a change agent is and its importance.

Marc and Jayden noticed that Rohan is showing a lot of enthusiasm and passion for his new project on renewable energy. How would you describe Rohan's behavior?

• Feverish

• Ardor

• Placid

• Invective

Josyah, Jayden, Marc, and Alden are working on a science project together. Josyah is showing a lot of 'ardor' during the project. What does this mean?

• He is showing enthusiasm or passion

• He is making a loud, confused noise

• He is subject to harsh and authoritarian treatment

• He is not easily upset or excited

During a school assembly, Alden and Jayden noticed a 'tumult' in the crowd. What does 'tumult' refer to in this context?

• Enthusiasm or passion

• A loud, confused noise

• Subject to harsh and authoritarian treatment

• Not easily upset or excited

Jayden and Marc were having a conversation about their football coach. Jayden felt that their coach was being 'oppressed' by the school administration. What does Jayden mean by 'oppressed'?

• The coach is showing enthusiasm or passion

• The coach is making a loud, confused noise

• The coach is subject to harsh and authoritarian treatment

• The coach is not easily upset or excited

Use the word "placid" in a sentence.