Tuesdays with Morrie Vocab #1

What is a flashback in a story?

• A scene that depicts future events

• A scene that interrupts the chronological sequence to show past events

• A scene that describes the main character's thoughts

• A scene that provides a summary of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What does the term "in lieu of" mean?

• In addition to

• In the place of

• In front of

• In support of

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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

Which of the following best describes "theology"?

• The study of human behavior

• The study of religion

• The study of society

• The study of languages

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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 a syllabus?

• A detailed textbook

• A brief outline of the main points of a text or course of study

• A collection of essays

• A list of exam questions

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does "rousing" mean?

• Boring and dull

• Exciting and stirring

• Quiet and calm

• Sad and depressing

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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

How would you describe something that is "inexplicably" done?

• In a way that is easy to understand

• In a way that is difficult or impossible to explain

• In a way that is humorous

• In a way that is predictable

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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

What does "commandeer" mean?

• To negotiate peacefully

• To take control of by force

• To abandon

• To share equally

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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

Which field of study is concerned with human society?

• Psychology

• Sociology

• Theology

• Biology

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a "contract"?

• A casual agreement between friends

• A binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law

• A verbal promise

• A suggestion for future actions

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does "prominent" mean?

• Hidden and obscure

• Standing out so as to be easily seen; important, well-known

• Unimportant and trivial

• Common and ordinary

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4