Once Upon A Time (Gordimer) Vocab

A subplot is

• A secondary plot or storyline that coexists with the main plot of a story.
• A setting where the story takes place.
• A character's internal monologue.
• A main plot that overshadows the primary storyline.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Audacious means

• Shy or timid
• Humble or modest
• Bold or daring
• Cautious or reserved

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Intrusion means

• Unauthorized access

• Authorized access to a system or network.
• Interference with a physical object.
• A system or network malfunction.

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

Intention means

• Purpose or plan

• The outcome of a situation
• The process of making a decision
• The result of an action or decision

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Rime is

• Sleet
• Snow
• Ice
• Frost

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Serrated means

• Having a smooth edge
• Being round in shape
• Having a straight edge
• Having a notched edge

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Distend means

• To remain unchanged
• To swell or expand

• To contract or shrink
• To soften or weaken

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Presume means

• To suppose without proof
• To disregard completely
• To confirm with evidence
• To assume with certainty

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

A metaphor is

• A figure of speech comparing two unlike things

• A type of fruit
• A mathematical equation comparing two numbers

• A type of animal that plays nicely with other animals

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

Subconscious is

• The part of the mind that operates with conscious awareness.
• The part of the mind that controls physical movements.
• The part of the mind that operates without conscious awareness.
• The part of the mind that stores long-term memories.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4