Phineas Gage Vocab Chapters 1 & 2

Hey McKenna, Noah, and Emily! Can you tell me what "Nonfiction" means?

• Writing that reflects on real people, events, places, and ideas

• Writing that presents fictional stories

• Writing that is only about historical events

• Writing that includes only scientific data

Hey there, curious minds! Can you help Charlotte and Zach figure out what "Expository" writing is all about?

• Tells a fictional story

• Presents facts and ideas, or explains a process

• Describes only historical events

• Focuses on personal opinions

Imagine Kirsten, Noah, and Owen are organizing a timeline of their favorite events. What does "Chronological" mean in this context?

• Random order

• Order of importance

• Order for which they occurred: time order

• Alphabetical order

Hey there, future medical detectives! Can you help Zach figure out what an "Abscess" is?

• A type of bacteria

• A swollen area where dead bacteria or pus collects

• A type of virus

• A type of fungus

Hey Samantha and Nick, can you guess what the "Frontal Lobe" is?

• Part of the brain located above your face

• Part of the brain located at the back of your head

• Part of the brain located in your neck

• Part of the brain located in your arm

Hey there, future medical detectives! Can you help Emily figure out what "Gangrene" is? Is it something that might make her dance, or should she be worried?

• A type of bacteria

• A life-threatening infection that prevents the circulation of blood to the limbs

• A type of virus

• A harmless skin condition

Hey there, curious minds! McKenna and Riley stumbled upon an old book titled "Phrenology". Can you help them figure out what this intriguing term means?

• The study of plants

• The study of organs inside the brain as they control specific functions

• The study of stars

• The study of animals

Hey Nick and Samantha, do you know what an "Antibiotic" is used for in the world of medicine?

• To promote growth

• To counter infections

• To cause infections

• To relieve pain

Kylie and Noah are on a treasure hunt and find a mysterious map with the word "perforated" on it. What does "perforated" mean?

• Having holes or openings; pierced.

• Filled with liquid

• Solid and unbroken

• Completely intact

Imagine you're at a fun fair with Eli, Riley, and McKenna. Which answer best defines "consent" in this lively setting?

• Consent is the voluntary agreement to engage in an action or activity.

• Consent is an automatic agreement given by default.

• Consent is the same as permission without any conditions.

• Consent is a legal requirement for all agreements.