Vocabulary • Ch 15 - The Kite Runner • Context Clues

Using clich��s in your writing can make it seem unoriginal and uninspired.

 

What does the word 'clich��' mean?

• Practical and logical in problem-solving

• Never-ending or continuous without stopping

• An overused or unoriginal phrase or idea

• To roll around in mud or water

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3

CCSS.RF.1.4

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3F

The two countries formed a strong alliance to enhance their defense capabilities.

 

What does the word 'alliance' mean?

• Not careful or paying attention enough

• To crash or bump into something

• A group of people working together

• Being cool and calm, not caring

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The two political parties were locked in a bitter faction.

 

What does the word 'faction' mean?

• Practical and logical in problem-solving

• Being cool and calm, not caring

• Not careful or paying attention enough

• A group within a larger group

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The pig loves to wallow in the mud.

 

What does the word 'wallow' mean?

• To roll around in mud or water

• To prevent something bad from happening

• Collateral Damage: Unintended harm or damage during a conflict

• Always thinking good things will happen

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The two cars collided at the intersection.

 

What does the word 'collide' mean?

• Always thinking good things will happen

• To crash or bump into something

• Collateral Damage: Unintended harm or damage during a conflict

• Very thin and bony-looking

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She remained optimistic despite facing numerous challenges.

 

What does the word 'optimistic' mean?

• Always thinking good things will happen

• To crash or bump into something

• To soak or steep something in liquid

• Not careful or paying attention enough

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She managed to avert disaster by noticing the potential danger beforehand.

 

What does the word 'avert' mean?

• To soak or steep something in liquid

• A group within a larger group

• Being cool and calm, not caring

• To prevent something bad from happening

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The bombing resulted in numerous casualties, including innocent bystanders who were considered collateral damage.

 

What does the word 'collateral damage' mean?

• Very thin and bony-looking

• Always thinking good things will happen

• To prevent something bad from happening

• Collateral Damage: Unintended harm or damage during a conflict

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

His pale complexion and sunken cheeks made him look gaunt and frail.

 

What does the word 'gaunt' mean?

• Practical and logical in problem-solving

• Never-ending or continuous without stopping

• Very thin and bony-looking

• A group within a larger group

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The sound of the rain was incessant throughout the night.

 

What does the word 'incessant' mean?

• Never-ending or continuous without stopping

• A group within a larger group

• To roll around in mud or water

• Always thinking good things will happen

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4