Change Unit Overview

Which abstract noun refers to the ability to understand and share the feelings of others?

• Empathy
• Power
• Tone
• Change

What is the main abstract noun used to describe the central idea of Wallace’s speech?

• Message
• Experience
• Reality
• Challenges

Which verb describes what Wallace encourages the graduates to do in the piece?

• Compare
• Reflect
• Encourage
• Suggest

In the text, Taylor Swift’s Nothing New focuses on which abstract noun associated with fear of aging?

• Insecurity
• Awareness
• Struggles
• Experience

What abstract noun is central to Swift’s feelings about growing older in Nothing New?

• Potential
• Doubt
• Empathy
• Awareness

Which verb is used to describe how Swift views her younger self?

• Acknowledge
• Compare
• Notice
• Suggest

In the context of Wallace’s speech, what does the verb highlight mean?

• To compare two different ideas
• To bring attention to something
• To acknowledge something
• To ignore an important fact

Which abstract noun in the text refers to the mental state or attitude one has about events or situations?

• Perspective
• Awareness
• Importance
• Reality

The verb reflect is used in the piece about Swift to mean...

• To compare two situations
• To change someone’s mind
• To think deeply about something
• To ignore the past

Which abstract noun relates to Swift’s concern about losing importance as she ages?

• Relevance
• Courage
• Potential
• Insecurity