Root Words Unit 2: All Eyes and Ears

What is a phonograph?

• A device used to measure sound waves

• A machine that reproduces sound by placing a needle in contact with a grooved rotating disk

• An instrument for recording sound onto tape

• A tool for amplifying acoustic sounds

Why was Megan nervous?

• She forgot her lines for the play

• She was performing in front of a large audience

• She was still very nervous before the audition, even though she rehearsed for the lead role in the school play

• She didn't want to participate in the school play

What does the word "visionary" mean?

• A person who cannot see

• A person with original ideas about what the future will or could be like

• A person who only believes in what they see

• A person who has no ideas about the future

What does the Latin root "vis/vid" mean?

• Hear

• Sound

• See, look

• Speak

Based on the example given, what can you visualize in your mind?

• The deserts of Sahara

• The mountains of Everest

• The crystal blue beaches of Hawaii

• The streets of Paris

According to the example given, who is considered a visionary for their futuristic thinking and creativity?

• Albert Einstein

• Nikola Tesla

• Steve Jobs

• Isaac Newton

What are the mallets used to play a xylophone typically made of?

• A. Rubber

• B. Wood or plastic

• C. Glass

• D. Steel

What is a xylophone?

• A. A type of drum

• B. A musical instrument played by striking metal bars

• C. A string instrument

• D. A wind instrument

What did the audience do for the orchestra according to the sentence?

• The audience booed the orchestra

• The audience gave a standing ovation to the orchestra

• The audience ignored the orchestra

• The audience played with the orchestra

What does the term "auditorium" refer to?

• The backstage area of a theater

• The seating area in a public building for an audience

• The entrance of a concert hall

• A private meeting room