Ben Sasse & Lexington Essays

Front

What does 'stern' mean in the context of behavior?

Back

Serious and harsh in manner or behavior.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What does it mean to 'cultivate' something?

Back

To foster the growth of.

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 meaning of 'idle' in a critical context?

Back

Silly or trivial.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Define 'priggish'.

Back

Exaggeratedly or self-righteously proper.

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 distinguishes Lexington's article from the other essays?

Back

It includes statistics and interviews.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Front

What is the significance of statistics in essays?

Back

They provide empirical evidence to support arguments.

Front

How can interviews enhance an essay's credibility?

Back

They offer firsthand accounts and perspectives.

Front

What is the role of tone in writing?

Back

It conveys the author's attitude toward the subject.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What does it mean to analyze a text?

Back

To examine it in detail to understand its meaning and structure.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Front

What is the importance of context in understanding an essay?

Back

It helps to interpret the author's intent and the relevance of the content.