Grade 8 Flashcard (To Fly)

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What prevents people from flying faster than the speed of light according to the laws of physics?

Back

The laws of physics prevent breaking the light barrier.

Front

What does the author suggest about human desires in relation to flying?

Back

Humans want the powers that they observe in other creatures.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What does the term 'prescient' mean in relation to an author?

Back

It refers to the ability to predict or describe events before they happen.

Front

What is the meaning of the prefix 'fore-' in the word 'forethought'?

Back

It means 'ahead of time'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What does 'forewarned' imply about the timing of the warning?

Back

It implies that the warning was given before the event.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the significance of 'wing envy' as mentioned in the passage?

Back

It reflects the human desire to possess the abilities of flying creatures.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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How does H. G. Wells illustrate the concept of prescience in his writing?

Back

By describing aerial warfare in 'The Sleeper Awakes' before it was invented.

Front

What does the term 'thought' refer to in the context of 'forethought'?

Back

It refers to the mental process of considering or planning something.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

In the context of the quiz, what does 'application-based questions' refer to?

Back

Questions that require students to apply their knowledge to specific scenarios or problems.

Front

What is the relationship between dreams of flying and human creativity?

Back

Dreams of flying reflect human creativity and the desire to transcend physical limitations.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2