Unit 10 ELA 1-2

What is the definition of callous?

• Emotionally insensitive or unfeeling.
• Compassionate and caring.
• Sensitive to others' feelings.
• Emotionally expressive and warm.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

What does peripheral mean?

• Relating to or situated on the edge or outside of something.

• The central part of something.

• A type of computer hardware.

• Essential or crucial.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is a philistine?

• An expert in classical literature.
• A term for a wealthy art collector.
• A person who cares about everything.

• A person with views that are regarded as shallow or narrow-minded.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does it mean when someone is described as gruff?

• A person described as gruff is rough or stern in manner.
• A person described as gruff is very talkative and sociable.
• A person described as gruff is always cheerful and friendly.
• A person described as gruff is known for their gentle and soft-spoken nature.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

What does gullible mean?

• Easily convinced or persuaded.
• Hard to understand or comprehend.
• Easily deceived or tricked.
• Quick to respond or react.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does cacophony mean?

• A quiet and soothing melody.
• A pleasant and harmonious sound.
• A type of musical instrument.
• A harsh, jarring sound.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does it mean when something is described as haphazard?

• A methodical approach to organizing tasks.
• An action taken with a clear plan and structure.
• Something done with great precision and care.
• Something described as haphazard is done in a random or disorganized way.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is a heretic?

• A person who promotes the same beliefs as the mainstream religion.

• Someone who strictly follows all religious teachings.

• A leader of a religious group.

• A person who holds beliefs that are contrary to the established doctrines of a religion.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What does perfidy mean?

• A legal term for contract enforcement
• Betrayal or deceit, especially in a treacherous manner.
• Loyalty and faithfulness
• A type of musical composition

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

If someone is carping, they are:

• Ignoring someone's faults completely.

• Offering constructive feedback kindly.
• Finding fault or being critical in a petty way.

• Complimenting someone sincerely.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4