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Critical Vocabulary

Sheer

• Sheer is synonymous with cloudy or foggy.

• Sheer refers to a type of fabric.

• Sheer can mean shallow or diluted.

• A sheer clif is extremely steep or completely vertical.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is that 'sheer' describes a cliff as extremely steep or completely vertical. This definition highlights the intensity and abruptness of the cliff's slope, distinguishing it from the other options.

Critical Vocabulary

Ascending

• Decreasing order

• If you are ascending a hill or cliff, you are climbing it.

• Random order

• Constant value

Answer explanation

The correct choice explains that 'ascending' means to climb or go up, as in ascending a hill or cliff. This directly relates to the concept of increasing elevation, unlike the other options which imply a decrease or randomness.

Critical Vocabulary

Rank

• Score

• Grade

• Position

• If you rank something, you give it a position or grade in relation to others of its type.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Position' as ranking involves assigning a position or grade to something in relation to others, which aligns with the definition provided.

Critical Vocabulary

Analysis

• Critical vocabulary in analysis refers a detalled study of something

• Key terms are optional in understanding analysis.

• Analysis does not require any specific terminology.

• Critical vocabulary is only relevant in literature.

Answer explanation

The correct choice states that critical vocabulary in analysis refers to a detailed study of something, highlighting its importance in understanding and interpreting the subject matter effectively.

Critical Vocabulary

Variations

• Essential Vocabulary Variations

• Are differences in the condition, level or quantity of something.

• Critical Terminology Changes

• Vocabulary Adjustments

Answer explanation

The correct choice defines 'variations' as differences in condition, level, or quantity, which accurately captures the essence of the term. The other options do not provide this specific definition.

Tommy tells a story about the t joy expressed after comoktorg a hand climb. Why does he tell this story?

Answers:

• to demostrate the value of working as a teamy.

• to explain how he knew that Kevin would make a good climbing partner.

• to show that successfal climbers werk hard to get into shape.

• to show why Kevin was hesitant to lake on a new cha challenge.

Answer explanation

Tommy tells the story to explain how he knew Kevin would make a good climbing partner, highlighting their shared experiences and the qualities that make Kevin reliable in challenging situations.

A few seconds into the video, the interview stops and text appears on the screen. What is the purpose of the fox!?

• to shoor a scries of entries from the climbers journals..

• to list another climbers who have recently scaled the Dawn Wall

• to tell what the climbers hate bell wa deing since conguering the Bawn Wall

• to provide important Tackground information about the climbers accomplishme

Answer explanation

The text provides important background information about the climbers' accomplishments, which helps the audience understand their journey and achievements related to scaling the Dawn Wall.

How do the photos of Tommy and Kevin the mountain add to the video?

• They help viewers see that climbing is done all over the world.

• They teach viewers to picture the experience that Tommy and Kevin describe.

• They help viewer's picture the experience that Tommy and Kevin describe.

Answer explanation

The photos of Tommy and Kevin enhance the video by allowing viewers to visualize the climbing experiences they describe, making the narrative more relatable and immersive.

How did Kevin feel when he reached the top of the mountain?

• He was sad that the adventure had come to at the end

• He was relieved because the pressure he was feeling had eased up.

• He was excited to start planning his next climbing trip.

• He was disappointed and tired that the ascent had taken longer than expected

Answer explanation

Kevin felt relieved at the top of the mountain because the pressure he had been feeling during the climb had eased up, indicating a sense of accomplishment and release.

Which detail from the video best supports the central idea that achieving the goal requires dedications?

• Tommy made the difficult decision to climb during the winter

• Tommy and Kevin spent six years preparing for the climb

• Kevin was pleased about the idea of inspiring others.

Answer explanation

The detail that Tommy and Kevin spent six years preparing for the climb best supports the central idea of dedication, as it highlights the extensive commitment and effort required to achieve their goal.