A Midsummer Night's Dream 1.1.71 Word Nerd: Mew

A Midsummer Night's Dream 1.1.71 Word Nerd: Mew

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English

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript explores the etymology of 'mutate' and 'mew', focusing on 'mew's' specific use in bird molting and falconry. It also discusses the figurative use of 'mew' by Theseus to describe nuns in a convent.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the origin of the word 'mew' as discussed in the video?

It is derived from the Latin word for change.

It is a modern English term.

It originates from a bird species.

It is a slang term for mutation.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to birds during the molting process?

They migrate to warmer regions.

They lose old feathers and grow new ones.

They stop eating.

They change color.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why would a falcon owner keep the bird 'mewed up'?

To train it for hunting.

To protect it during molting.

To display it to visitors.

To prevent it from escaping.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Theseus use the term 'mew' figuratively?

To illustrate a type of dance.

To describe a bird's flight.

To depict nuns in a convent.

To refer to a type of music.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the term 'mew' in the context of the video?

It describes a bird's hunting skills.

It draws a parallel between bird molting and seclusion.

It emphasizes the importance of bird migration.

It highlights a bird's singing ability.