LA Midterm 2023

What is the theme of "The White Umbrella"

enjoy the things you have instead of wanting what others have

What is the theme of "The Stolen Party"

social classes separate people and the communities we belong to

What is the theme of "Where I'm From"

you can be part of multiple communities and embrace them

What is "What is 'community' and why is it important?" about

the idea of communities and where people belog

what part of an introduction is this:

"Everyone has told a lie at some point, but as it contradicts something we know to be true, lies are always exposed, revealing the truth beneath them"

hook

what part of an introduction is this:

"Macbeth learns this the hard way"

tie-in

what part of an introduction is this:

"One theme in Macbeth by William Shakespeare is that the truth will eventually come out"

thesis

acceptance

the state of being satisfactory

class

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

conform

be similar, be in line with

courtesy

a considerate and respectful manner

ethnicity

an affiliation resulting from radical or cultural ties

genuine

not fake or counterfeit

motivation

psychological feature arousing action toward a desired goal

specific

stated explicitly or in detail

ambition

a strong drive for success

assure

inform positively and with certainty and confidence

belittle

cause to seem lesser or inferior

destiny

the ultimate agency predetermining the course of events

enduring

unceasing

influence

a power to affect persons or events

prominent

conspicuous in position or importance

status

the condition or someone or something at a particular time

insecure

lacking in safety

recede

pull back or move away or backward

resign

accept as inevitable

routine

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

temporary

not permanent; not lasting

triumphant

experiencing victory

variation

the process of being or becoming different

plentiful

existing in great number or quantity

poverty

the state of having little or no money and possessions

stricken

grievously affected especially by disease

adversity

a state of misfortune or affliction

calamity

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

usher in

bring into being or mark the beginning of

deprivation

the disadvantage that results from losing something

empathy

understanding and entering into another's feelings

abundant

present in great quantity

straying

unable to find your way

glistening

reflecting light

perseverance

the act of continuing or repeating

tenant

someone who pays rent to use property owned by someone else

pounding

an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)

beefy

muscular and heavily built

ragged

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

resilience

ability of a material to return to its original shape

huddle

a disorganized and densely packed crowd

subhuman

less than a person or not worthy of a person

deafening

loud enough to cause temporary hearing loss

intact

undamaged in any way

disiplince

a system of rules of conduct or method of practice

wit

mental ability

how does the structure of a poem contribute to it's meaning

the way the author orders the text and the words they use help the reader find its meaning

is this a compound or complex sentence:

"Students are unhappy with the new dress code requirements, and they will be discussing their grievances at the next school board meeting."

compound

is this a compound or complex sentence:

"Jerry always approaches difficult tasks enthusiastically, and he frequently motivates others with his energy and fervor."

compound

is this a compound or complex sentence:

"If we can't find an inexpensive hotel for the Fourth of July weekend, we can always stay with my parents."

complex

is this a compound or complex sentence:

"Lorraine Hansberry wrote the widely acclaimed 1959 Broadway play A Raisin in the Sun, and her accomplishment opened the door for other African American playwrights."

compound

is this a compound or complex sentence:

"The weather forecast had predicted severe thunderstorms, but the dark, heavy thunderclouds never materialized."

compound

is this a compound or complex sentence:

"As Percy sat down on the rickety old chair, it abruptly collapsed beneath him."

complex

is this a compound or complex sentence:

"Since it takes approximately one thousand years for a used printer cartridge to decompose, recycling these plastic ink dispensers helps the environment."

complex

is this a compound or complex sentence:

"The maple leaf, which is Canada's national emblem, has been associated with the country since the 1700s."

complex

prefix

a word part with a specific meaning at the beginning of a word

suffix

a word part with a specific meaning at the end of a word

incredulous

prefix- in

root word- cred

suffix- ulous

meaning-unable to believe something

preceding

prefix- pre

root word- ced

suffix- ing

meaning- ahead of something in a line or order

rejection

prefix- re

root word- ject

suffix- ion

meaning- the action of dismissing something

What is "the invisible thread" in the novel

The connection between Laura and Maurice

Where do Laura and Maurice meet

On the Conner of Broadway and 57th street

What lessons do Laura teach Maurice

trust, friendship, and being a straight arrow

what are some ways the theme of trust is seen in the novel

Maurice's family teaches him not to trust people, Laura taught Maurice it's ok to trust

what are some ways you can tell Maurice trusts Laura

Maurice leaves stuff at Laura's house, Maurice leaves his bike at Laura's house, Maurice goes to Laura's place for dinner

What are some ways the theme of friendship is seen in the novel

Maurice and Laura share their hopes and dreams, Maurice gives Laura his teddy bear for christmas, Laura makes Maurice lunch,Laura always makes time for Maurice, Laura attends Maurice's parent teacher conference, Laura is persistent in taking Maurice to a baseball game