A Long Way Gone Vocabulary

Capable of being wounded or hurt is __________________.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

There is no ____________________ from Cooper; he does not try to impress others.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the meaning of the word 'resilience' as used in 'A Long Way Gone'?

• The ability to recover quickly from difficulties

• A state of physical weakness

• A lack of interest or concern

• The act of giving up

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In 'A Long Way Gone', what does the word 'adversity' refer to?

• A favorable situation

• A difficult or unpleasant situation

• A joyful event

• A routine task

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word best describes the tone of 'A Long Way Gone'?

• Humorous

• Melancholic

• Indifferent

• Joyful

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What does the word 'perseverance' mean in the context of 'A Long Way Gone'?

• Giving up easily

• Continuing in a course of action despite difficulty

• Avoiding challenges

• Ignoring problems

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In 'A Long Way Gone', what is the significance of the word 'trauma'?

• A minor inconvenience

• A deeply distressing or disturbing experience

• A happy memory

• A simple misunderstanding

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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 does the word 'empathy' mean as used in 'A Long Way Gone'?

• The ability to understand and share the feelings of another

• A lack of interest in others

• A feeling of superiority

• An inability to relate to others

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following best defines 'redemption' in the context of 'A Long Way Gone'?

• The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil

• A state of being beyond help

• A feeling of hopelessness

• An act of revenge

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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 does 'nostalgia' mean in 'A Long Way Gone'?

• A longing for the past

• A fear of the future

• A focus on the present

• An indifference to time

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2