Eraser Tattoo

What does the word 'Grit' mean as found in the story 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds?

• The quality of being easily broken, crushed, or knocked down

• The courage and resolve; strength of character

• A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something

• The state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of 'Resilience' according to the story 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds?

• The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness

• The act of giving up and showing no interest in anything

• The ability to float in water or air

• The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How is 'Adversity' defined in the context of the story 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds?

• The state of being rich and successful

• The ability to understand and share the feelings of another

• Difficulties or misfortune

• The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does 'Repercussions' mean as used in the story 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds?

• The action of returning a military attack; counter-attack

• Unintended consequences occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one

• The action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel

• The consequences of a festive gathering or celebration

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds, what is the meaning of 'Camaraderie'?

• Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together

• A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement

• The state of being extremely poor

• The practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the definition of 'Empathy' in the story 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds?

• The ability to understand and share the feelings of another

• A lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

• The quality of being faithful to commitments or obligations

• The action of making amends for a wrong or injury

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How is 'Apathy' defined in the context of the story 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds?

• A lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

• The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness

• The state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect

• The ability to understand and share the feelings of another

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does 'Socioeconomic' mean as found in the story 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds?

• Relating to or concerned with the interaction of social and economic factors

• Pertaining to the system of governance by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives

• Involving the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy

• Related to the system of values and customs established by a group or culture

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds, what is the meaning of 'Altruism'?

• The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others

• The practice of seeking to harm or destroy others out of spite or malice

• The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions

• The tendency to lay down principles as undeniably true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the definition of 'Introspection' in the story 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds?

• The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes

• The act of looking outward or focusing on others

• The process of fully developing and expressing one's abilities

• The action of making new or secret information known

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2