Eraser Tattoo

How is 'Apathy' defined in the context of the story 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds?

• A lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

• The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness

• The state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect

• The ability to understand and share the feelings of another

What is the definition of 'Introspection' in the story 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds?

• The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes

• The act of looking outward or focusing on others

• The process of fully developing and expressing one's abilities

• The action of making new or secret information known

In 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds, what is the meaning of 'Camaraderie'?

• Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together

• A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement

• The state of being extremely poor

• The practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information

What does 'Socioeconomic' mean as found in the story 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds?

• Relating to or concerned with the interaction of social and economic factors

• Pertaining to the system of governance by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives

• Involving the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy

• Related to the system of values and customs established by a group or culture

In 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds, what is the meaning of 'Altruism'?

• The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others

• The practice of seeking to harm or destroy others out of spite or malice

• The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions

• The tendency to lay down principles as undeniably true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others

An "eraser tattoo" acts as this device, a direct comparison to the pain and sting of some relationships.

• characterization

• setting

• metaphor

• allusion

Theme: What is the central theme (message) of "Eraser Tattoo"?

• The importance of friendship

• The challenges of growing up

• The power of love and memory

• The difficulties of moving on

In 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds, what does the term 'Nostalgia' refer to?

• A feeling of pleasure and also slight sadness when you think about things that happened in the past

• A strong desire to achieve something

• A state of being extremely poor

• A feeling of intense dislike

What literary device is used in 'Eraser Tattoo' when describing the eraser tattoo as a symbol of permanence and pain?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

In the context of 'Eraser Tattoo', what does the word 'Resilience' mean?

• The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties

• The ability to make good judgments

• The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

• The state of being calm and peaceful