Flowers for Algernon Vocab Practice

What does the term "literal" mean?

• Metaphorical or exaggerated meaning

• Actual, exact meaning

• Symbolic meaning

• Imaginative meaning

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does the term "figurative" mean?

• Actual, exact meaning

• Literal meaning

• Metaphorical or exaggerated meaning

• Precise meaning

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does the term "subliminal" refer to?

• A message that is clearly visible

• A message that is consciously recognized

• A message that is under the surface and not consciously recognized

• A message that is loudly spoken

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

Which of the following is an example of a subliminal message?

• A billboard with large text

• A TV commercial with a catchy jingle

• A hidden message in a logo

• A radio ad with a clear voiceover

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

What does the term "conscious" mean?

• Unaware and oblivious

• Recognized and aware of what is happening

• Sleeping and dreaming

• Ignorant and uninformed

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following best describes someone who is conscious?

• They are unaware of their surroundings.

• They are recognized and aware of what is happening.

• They are in a deep sleep.

• They are daydreaming.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word "deteriorate" mean?

• Improve significantly

• Remain unchanged

• Become progressively worse

• Increase in value

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the term "regress" mean?

• To move forward and improve

• To go backwards; return to a less-developed state

• To stay the same

• To advance rapidly

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What does the term "introspective" mean?

• Looking outward for answers

• Examining one's own thoughts and feelings

• Ignoring personal emotions

• Focusing on others' opinions

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

What is the definition of an "opportunist"?

• A person who always plans ahead

• A person who takes advantage of a situation for personal gain

• A person who avoids taking risks

• A person who helps others without expecting anything in return

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C