ShortCycleFlashcard#4(StudyRunThrough)

Front

What is the estimated population of a community if there are fifty children born every year?

Back

3500 is the closest estimated population based on the birth rate.

Front

What can be inferred about Lily, Jonas, and their community based on their limited vocabulary?

Back

They are living in a different environment than we are used to.

Front

What textual evidence suggests Jonas thinks being the next Receiver of Memory was a mistake?

Back

"Now was the moment when he would have to confess, to say, 'No, I don’t. I can’t,' and...that he was not the right one at all."

Front

What does the opening line of 'The Giver' suggest about the importance of language?

Back

Using correct and precise language is important.

Front

Identify the sentence written in passive voice: "Fiona picked up some volunteer hours at the House of the Old."

Back

"The Ceremonies were attended by everyone in the community."

Front

What does the term 'passive voice' mean?

Back

Passive voice occurs when the subject of the sentence is acted upon rather than performing the action.

Front

What is the significance of the term 'Receiver of Memory' in the context of the story?

Back

The Receiver of Memory is a crucial role in the community, responsible for holding all past memories to guide the community's decisions.

Front

How does the community in 'The Giver' view emotions and feelings?

Back

The community suppresses emotions to maintain sameness and control.

Front

What is an inference?

Back

An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

Front

What does it mean to 'infer' in reading comprehension?

Back

To infer means to deduce or conclude information from the text that is not directly stated.