Stoicism

When the man was stung by the bee at the park, he did not want to frighten his children. So instead of running around and yelling about he pain, he sat there with such ___________ that his family did know that he had been bitten.

• anger

• stoicism

• happiness

• sadness

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What word means the endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint​

• Stoicism

• Retribution

• Futile

• Nostalgia

• Perverse

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

stoicism

• having a desire to harm someone; mean-spirited

• the condition of being wealthy

• the behavior of someone who accepts whatever happens without complaint or pleasure

• to decline or change to a worse condition

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Write a sentence using stoicism (noun).

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the concept of stoicism?

• She cried loudly when she heard the bad news.

• He accepted the loss without showing any emotion.

• They celebrated their victory with great enthusiasm.

• She complained about the weather all day.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the primary characteristic of a stoic person?

• Expressive and emotional

• Complaining and dissatisfied

• Calm and unemotional

• Joyful and exuberant

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In literature, a character who exhibits stoicism is likely to:

• React with anger to challenges

• Show no emotion in the face of adversity

• Celebrate every small victory

• Avoid any form of conflict

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which word is a synonym for stoicism?

• Resilience

• Excitement

• Despair

• Frustration

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Identify the sentence that uses the word 'stoicism' correctly.

• Her stoicism was evident when she laughed at the joke.

• He showed stoicism by complaining about the delay.

• She faced the long journey with stoicism, never once complaining.

• They expressed stoicism by cheering loudly.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does the philosophy of Stoicism teach about emotions?

• Emotions should be expressed freely and openly.

• Emotions should be suppressed and ignored.

• Emotions should be controlled and not allowed to dictate actions.

• Emotions are irrelevant and should be dismissed.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3