11/27/23 - 12/8/23

What does it mean if something is described as "abstract"?

• a genre of art

• theoretical; complex, difficult

• easy to interpret or understand

• a function in math

What is the definition of "altruistic"?

• concerned about the general welfare of others; charitable; generous.

• angry; mean towards others

• somebody that is good at artistic things

• when the ruling in a court favors the defendant

What is the definition of "convoluted"?

• when water mixes with another substance

• easy to understand

• twisted, complicated, involved

• hot

What is a "euphemism"?

• comparing two things using like or as

• taking two opposite words and combining them to create a new meaning

• I don't know Mr. Hall quit asking me!

• use of an inoffensive word or phrase in place of a more distasteful one

A citation includes the author's last name and what else? (Think about where you found the evidence)

How tall was the tallest person ever recorded?

• 45 feet. The person was a tree.

• 8 feet 11 inches (Robert Wadlow)

• 7 feet 6 inches (Yao Ming)

• 9 feet (John Smith)

What is the only mammal that can fly?

• Pigeons

• Bats!

• Flying Squirrels

• Crows

In this type of paragraph, you must address the opposing side and prove why your argument is part of the correct side.

• Thesis Statement

• Introduction Paragraph

• Conclusion paragraph

• Counterclaim paragraph

I already listed the page number in my citation. Whose last name do I need to include again?

Riddle: What has to be broken before you can use it?