Gatsby Vocab Set 2 Review

What does the word "aesthetic" relate to?

• Science

• Beauty

• Mathematics

• History

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following best describes a "contingency"?

• A certain event

• A past event

• A possible future event

• An impossible event

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "deranged."

• The deranged weather was sunny all week.

• The deranged artist painted a beautiful landscape.

• The deranged man was unable to think clearly.

• The deranged machine worked perfectly.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which scenario best illustrates the concept of "intermittent"?

• A light that stays on continuously

• A river that flows steadily

• A car engine that starts and stops unpredictably

• A clock that ticks regularly

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Analyze the following situation: A leader forgives a rival who has wronged them. Which vocabulary word best describes the leader's action?

• Pervading

• Magnanimous

• Transitory

• Relinquish

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "pervading" in the context of an idea?

• Rarely known

• Widely believed

• Recently discovered

• Quickly forgotten

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is an example of "ramifications"?

• The initial decision to start a project

• The consequences of not studying for a test

• The process of planning a vacation

• The act of writing a letter

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In a strategic decision-making process, why might someone choose to "relinquish" control?

• To gain immediate power

• To avoid responsibility

• To allow for better collaboration and outcomes

• To ensure personal success

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does "solidarity" mean in the context of a social movement?

• Division among members

• Unity behind a common cause

• Isolation from others

• Competition between groups

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Evaluate the following statement: "The effects of the new policy were transitory." What does this imply about the policy's effects?

• They were permanent

• They were long-lasting

• They were short-lived

• They were non-existent

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4