Tone & Mood- L&L 1

What does the word "reflective" mean in the context of the vocabulary connection activity?

• Feeling great happiness

• Thinking carefully about something

• Not satisfied

• To surrender in the face of an overwhelming force

Which word is associated with feeling unhappy according to the vocabulary connection activity?

• Discontented

• Jubilant

• Barren

• Fester

What is the meaning of "defer" as used in the vocabulary connection activity?

• To become infected or rotten

• To surrender in the face of an overwhelming force

• Unable to produce or support new growth

• Feeling great happiness

Which scenario best matches the definition of "barren"?

• The farmers were unable to make a living because no crops would grow on the land.

• The farmers were able to make a great living because of the rich soil.

• The cat's wound started to smell bad and became painful.

• Janet fought for years to change the law and eventually gave up.

Choose the correct definition for "fester" from the options below.

• To surrender in the face of an overwhelming force

• To become infected or rotten

• Feeling great happiness

• Thinking carefully about something

Is an apple tree with no apples considered barren?

• Yes

• No

• Only in winter

• Only if it is dead

If you had to postpone achieving your dream, would you feel jubilant?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes

• Only if it was a small dream

Does making a quick decision imply that you are being reflective?

• Yes

• No

• Only if it's a good decision

• Only if it's a bad decision

Would you feel jubilant if summer break lasted six months?

• Yes

• No

• Only if I have plans

• Only if I don't have school

Would a festering cut on your hand make you feel jubilant?

• Yes

• No

• Only if it heals quickly

• Only if it doesn't hurt