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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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