Purple Hibiscus - Chapter 4 - Key Terms

What is the definition of 'repressed'?

• Low mood, no desire to engage in activities.

• Restrained or oppressed in some way.

• Annoyance at something this is out of your control.

If I am introverted it means that I...

• Love to be centre of attention and crave interaction at all times.

• Have a backwards way of thinking.

• Enjoy spending time alone and don't like to be centre of attention.

' I am concerned about Callum - he has seemed very withdrawn lately'.

What is the best way to describe someone who is 'withdrawn'?

• Suffers from extreme mood swings.

• Reluctant to communicate with other people.

• Violent and threatening.

Jess was elected as the class captain, which made her feel very superior.

What does the word 'superior' mean in this context?

• Jess had a high opinion of herself and thought she was better than others.

• Jess was excellent at her role.

• Jess was excited about the new role.

John spoke in a haughty and supercilious manner to the waiting staff whilst his wife secretly rolled her eyes.

Click the boxes that you think contain correct information.

• Supercilious means behaving like you are better than others.

• John was polite and respectful to the waiting staff.

• Haughty means to be extremely arrogant and show distain towards others.

• We don't like John.

'I'm not conceited! I just like looking in the mirror!' Norman protested.

What do you think conceited means?

• Vain and proud.

• Not confident in oneself.

• Selfish.

'The criminal justice system does not treat marginalised groups fairly' exclaimed Rita.

What do you think 'marginalised' means?

• A group that is treated fairly.

• Treating a group as unimportant or insignificant.

'Angela felt alienated in her new class - no one would sit next to her.'

What do you think alienated means?

• Being included and feeling part of something.

• Feeling left out, alone or estranged