Following the Crowd

Adjusting one's behavior or thinking to coincide with a group standard.

• conformity

• compliance

• connotation

• deviating

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the meaning of the phrase 'following the crowd'?

• Conforming to the majority's opinion or behavior

• Leading a group of people

• Standing out from others

• Ignoring others' opinions

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which of the following sentences uses 'following the crowd' correctly?

• She was following the crowd by wearing a unique dress.

• He followed the crowd and made his own path.

• They were following the crowd by joining the popular trend.

• Following the crowd, he decided to stay home alone.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Identify the literary device used in the phrase 'following the crowd'.

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

What is a synonym for 'following the crowd'?

• Individualism

• Conformity

• Rebellion

• Innovation

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which word best describes someone who does not follow the crowd?

• Conformist

• Rebel

• Follower

• Leader

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

In the context of 'following the crowd', what does 'peer pressure' mean?

• Encouragement from friends to be unique

• Pressure from peers to conform

• Support from peers to lead

• Isolation from peers

Choose the sentence that best illustrates 'following the crowd'.

• She always makes her own decisions.

• He joined the club because everyone else did.

• They decided to travel alone.

• She ignored the popular opinion.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is the antonym of 'following the crowd'?

• Conformity

• Compliance

• Individuality

• Submission

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Which of the following is an example of 'following the crowd' in literature?

• A character who defies societal norms

• A protagonist who leads a revolution

• A group of characters who adopt a popular trend

• An antagonist who isolates themselves

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3