Things Fall Apart Vocabulary Flashcard I

Front

What does the term 'harbinger' mean?

Back

Something that foreshadows a future event.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Define 'improvident'.

Back

Not providing for the future.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What does it mean to 'perpetuate' something?

Back

To prolong the existence of something.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is 'malevolence'?

Back

Evil intentions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What does 'arduous' mean?

Back

Requiring effort.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the significance of foreshadowing in literature?

Back

It creates anticipation and prepares the reader for future events.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

How can one demonstrate 'improvident' behavior in financial planning?

Back

By failing to save or invest for future needs.

Front

What are some examples of actions that can 'perpetuate' a tradition?

Back

Celebrating annual festivals, passing down stories, or maintaining rituals.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How does 'malevolence' manifest in character behavior?

Back

Through actions intended to harm or deceive others.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What are some synonyms for 'arduous'?

Back

Difficult, strenuous, laborious.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4