WOD 5-2 TO 5-9

What does the word "gobbledygook" mean?

• Language that is meaningless or hard to understand

• A feeling of fear or agitation

• A commotion or fuss

• Showing a casual lack of concern

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which word describes someone who shows a casual lack of concern?

• Trepidation

• Insouciant

• Kerfuffle

• Sesquipedalian

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the meaning of "kerfuffle"?

• A commotion or fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views

• Characterized by long words

• A feeling of fear or agitation

• Language that is hard to understand

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word is used to describe something characterized by long words?

• Gobbledygook

• Trepidation

• Sesquipedalian

• Insouciant

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

If someone is experiencing "trepidation," what are they feeling?

• Excitement

• Fear or agitation about something that may happen

• Indifference

• Confusion

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following situations best illustrates a "kerfuffle"?

• Two classmates arguing loudly over a group project

• A student quietly reading a book

• A teacher giving a lecture

• A class taking a test in silence

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

If a politician's speech is filled with "gobbledygook," how might the audience feel?

• Inspired and motivated

• Confused and unable to understand the message

• Amused by the jokes

• Angry at the speaker

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which scenario best demonstrates an "insouciant" attitude?

• A student panicking before an exam

• A person calmly walking into a meeting without any preparation or worry

• A group of people debating a serious issue

• Someone using very long words in a conversation

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

A writer is described as "sesquipedalian." What can you infer about their writing style?

• It is full of short, simple words

• It uses unnecessarily long and complex words

• It is easy to understand

• It is focused on emotional storytelling

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Imagine you are reading a document that causes you "trepidation." What might be a logical reason for this reaction?

• The document is written in a language you do not understand

• The document contains information about an upcoming event that makes you anxious

• The document is full of jokes and humor

• The document is very short and simple

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4