American Dream Key Terms

The definition of the American Dream is considered _____________________ because its meaning is unclear or varied and is different things to different people.

• unattainable

• ambiguous

• popular

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A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be is called

• reform

• disillusionment

• the good life

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The American Dream of Upward Mobility enables one to better his/her own life and also to help others to improve theirs. It enables people to improve their _______________in life.

• stance

• station

• story

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

True or False? The term verity most closely means a wide accepted truth.

• True

• False

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Select the word(s) that makes the following quote true: "The American Dream is neither a reassuring verity nor an empty ________________ but rather a complex idea with manifold implications that can cut different ways."

• ironic, bothersome

• verity, falsehood

• bromide, trite or overused idea

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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This word suggests that one doesn't have to do anything to earn something; it is owed to them at birth and that as an American, they are entitled to the American Dream because they were born or live here.

• bromide

• commensurate

• birthright

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Something that is said to be an "aesthetic contemplation" refers to something that is neither understood or desired. Author F. Scott Fitzgerald believed this to be true of the American Dream.

• True

• False

The American Dream is considered "unattainable" by most people in America. One reason this statement is true is because of all of the following accept

• inequality

• injustice

• social class and status

• living in a mansion

True or False? The word, "contemplation" means to think deeply or thoughtfully about something.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Upward mobility suggests that one should help others improve their station in life once his or hers has been achieved. What does "ones station in life" mean?

• one's social status

• one's marital status

• number of friends one has

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