Vocab.: The Victorians Had the Same Concerns About Technology

What does the term 'forebear' mean?

Let's say Hannah is researching her family history and comes across the term 'forebear'. What does it refer to?

• Cousin

• Ancestor

• Descendant

• Sibling

Which word is synonymous with 'underpin'?

• Ignore

• Destroy

• Support

• Question

Hey there! Can you tell me what 'pervasive' means?

• Temporary

• Widespread

• Limited

• Hidden

Hey there! Can you tell me what 'cacophony' means?

• Whisper

• Silence

• Melodious Sound

• Harsh Noise

What does 'sea change' signify according to Harper?

• Stagnation

• Consistency

• Minor Adjustment

• Significant Transformation

Hey there! Can you tell me what 'posit' means?

• Charlotte thinks it means 'Propose'

• Avery believes it means 'Deny'

• Henry is sure it means 'Accept'

• Maybe 'Avoid' is the correct answer?

Hey there! Can you tell me what 'immersion' means?

• Getting your feet wet

• Diving deep into it

• Just skimming the surface

• Not caring at all

Who among the following individuals is a Luddite?

• Jackson - Politician

• Noah - Technology Enthusiast

• Luna - Scientist

• Someone Opposed to Technological Progress