“I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001” Vocab. Set 1

What is the definition of 'heroic'?

• To save someone from a dangerous or difficult situation
• A person who uses violence and fear to achieve political or social goals
• A person who falls down suddenly due to a loss of support
• Showing great courage and bravery in the face of danger or adversity

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the definition of 'emergency'?

• A very sad or unfortunate event, often causing great suffering and loss
• A sudden and often dangerous situation that requires immediate action or attention
• A person who saves someone from a dangerous situation
• A sudden, overwhelming feeling of fear or anxiety

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the definition of 'collapse'?

• To fall down suddenly due to a loss of support or structure
• A person who uses violence and fear to achieve political or social goals
• A sudden, overwhelming feeling of fear or anxiety
• To leave a place quickly and safely

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the definition of 'terrorist'?

• A person who falls down suddenly due to a loss of support
• A person who saves someone from a dangerous situation
• A person who offers time and effort willingly to help others
• A person who uses violence and fear to achieve political or social goals

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the definition of 'survivor'?

• A person who offers time and effort willingly to help others without expecting payment
• A person who uses violence and fear to achieve political or social goals
• A person who falls down suddenly due to a loss of support
• Someone who manages to stay alive, especially after a difficult or life-threatening experience

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the definition of 'hijack'?

• To fall down suddenly due to a loss of support
• To illegally take control of a vehicle by force
• To save someone from a dangerous or difficult situation
• To leave a place quickly and safely

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the definition of 'rescue'?

• To fall down suddenly due to a loss of support
• A person who uses violence and fear to achieve political or social goals
• To save someone from a dangerous or difficult situation
• A sudden, overwhelming feeling of fear or anxiety

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the definition of 'panic'?

• To leave a place quickly and safely
• A person who saves someone from a dangerous situation
• To come together as one, to join forces or efforts for a common purpose
• A sudden, overwhelming feeling of fear or anxiety

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the definition of 'first responder'?

• A person who uses violence and fear to achieve political or social goals
• A person, such as a firefighter or paramedic, who is trained to respond quickly to emergencies and provide immediate assistance
• To save someone from a dangerous or difficult situation
• A person who falls down suddenly due to a loss of support

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the definition of 'evacuate'?

• To come together as one, to join forces or efforts for a common purpose
• To leave a place quickly and safely
• To offer one's time and effort willingly to help others without expecting payment
• To save someone from a dangerous or difficult situation

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4