Just Mercy Vocabulary Review

What type of context clue is used in the sentence above?

• synonym

• example

• definition

• antonym

Dilapidated means:

• made legally null and void.

• lessening of something that causes suffering.

• very small in size.

• run down and in ruins as a result of neglect.

What does the word 'advocate' mean in the context of 'Just Mercy'?

• A) To oppose or argue against

• B) To support or argue for

• C) To ignore or neglect

• D) To misunderstand

In 'Just Mercy', what is the meaning of 'incarceration'?

• A) Freedom

• B) Imprisonment

• C) Celebration

• D) Liberation

Which of the following best describes the tone of 'Just Mercy'?

• A) Humorous

• B) Sarcastic

• C) Serious and reflective

• D) Light-hearted

What is the primary theme of 'Just Mercy'?

• A) The power of wealth

• B) The importance of education

• C) The fight for justice and equality

• D) The joy of travel

In 'Just Mercy', what does the term 'exonerate' mean?

• A) To declare someone guilty

• B) To clear someone from blame or fault

• C) To imprison someone

• D) To accuse someone

What literary device is predominantly used in 'Just Mercy' to convey the struggles of the characters?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Imagery

• D) Irony

Which character in 'Just Mercy' is an example of an 'advocate'?

• A) Walter McMillian

• B) Bryan Stevenson

• C) Ralph Myers

• D) Henry Davis

What does the word 'redemption' signify in the context of 'Just Mercy'?

• A) Punishment

• B) Forgiveness and improvement

• C) Wealth and prosperity

• D) Ignorance