Vocabulary • Ch 2.16 - Things Fall Apart • Context Clues

It is important to accurately interpret the meaning of the text.

 

What does the word 'interpret' mean?

• Very thirsty and in need of water

• To explain or understand the meaning of

• Young and inexperienced

• Lying or tricking someone on purpose

The charismatic evangelist delivered a powerful sermon to a packed congregation.

 

What does the word 'evangelist' mean?

• To captivate or hold someone's attention

• A person who spreads the Christian message

• To hold someone's attention and interest

• The roof of your mouth

The concept of the trinity is central to many religious belief systems.

 

What does the word 'trinity' mean?

• The concept of one God in three persons

• To explain or understand the meaning of

• To pay attention and listen carefully

• Very thirsty and in need of water

The magician's tricks captivated the audience.

 

What does the word 'captivate' mean?

• To explain or understand the meaning of

• To make fun of or mock someone

• A person who doesn't believe in God

• To hold someone's attention and interest

They deride her for wearing mismatched socks.

 

What does the word 'deride' mean?

• To explain or understand the meaning of

• To hold someone's attention and interest

• To make fun of or mock someone

• Young and inexperienced