"A Quilt of a Country" Vocabulary Review

What does the word "improbable" mean?

• Likely to happen

• Unlikely to happen

• Certain to happen

• Often happens

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

How would you describe something that is "disparate"?

• Similar

• Different

• Coordinated

• Intense

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word best describes something that is "discordant"?

• Harmonious

• Agreeable

• Melodic

• Out of Place

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does it mean for a society to be "pluralistic"?

• Consisting of a single cultural group

• Exclusive of diverse backgrounds

• Characterized by cultural diversity

• Closed off to external influences

What is the definition of "ostracism"?

• Inclusion and acceptance

• Favoritism towards others

• Isolation and exclusion

• Social unity and cooperation

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the word "incendiary" mean?

• Peaceful

• Calming

• Outrage

• Routine

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

How would you describe something that is "interwoven"?

• Loosely connected or separated
• Randomly scattered and disorganized
• Intricately connected or blended together
• Smooth and untextured

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does the term "diversity" refer to?

• Homogeneity

• Similarity

• Uniformity

• Variety

How would you describe something that is "vexing"?

• Pleasant

• Satisfying

• Troublesome

• Relaxing

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does it mean for things to "coalesce"?

• To break apart

• To merge or come together

• To isolate

• To dissipate

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4