Epic Book PART 2 of Dictionary for a Better World

The quote on page 55 uses a simile to compare the power of kindness to a...

• closed fist

• sword

• magic charm

• tornado

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In Laughter (page 56), all of the following are used as synonyms for weep EXCEPT...

• blubbers

• sobs

• cries

• wails

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

After reading the notes at the bottom of the page, you can infer that the poem Listen (page 58) is called a tricube most likely because there are...

• three stanzas in the poem

• three lines in each stanza of the poem

• three syllables in each line of the poem

• all of these

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

Based on Irene's comments on page 63, which is a good definition of mindfulness?

• to be focused and aware of what is happening in the present by using your senses

• to be lost inside of your mind's imagination and unaware of your surroundings

• to be thinking about how to fill your mind with facts and information

• none of these

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What suggestion is made on page 65 that would help you enjoy nature?

• go camping

• visit a zoo

• swim in a pool

• take a bike ride

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which word in the poem Netiquette (page 66) means "a condition of upset or disorder"?

• bias

• maelstrom

• responding

• keystroke

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

On page 69, what does Charles say was one of the smarter adult decisions he's made?

• choosing to go to college

• marrying his best friend

• joining the military

• deciding to change what he eats

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the main idea of the poem/text on pages 70-71?

• Taking time to slow down and enjoy the moment we are in is important.

• Saying grace before meals will make our food taste better.

• Life is very fast-paced, and this is dangerous and unhealthy.

• Eating is the most important activity that a family can do together.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

In the poem Peace (page 72), the poet wishes that wanting peace was like...

• buying a gift

• enjoying dessert

• eating chocolates

• fighting a battle

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

Although asking questions is important to learning, the text on page 75 stresses asking...

• only yes or no questions

• just a few questions a day

• in a respectful manner

• without expecting an answer

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2