What does the word 'awesome' typically mean in modern usage?

Understanding the Evolution of 'Awesome'

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English, History, Fun
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6th - 10th Grade
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Lucas Foster
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Something terrifying
The best or most impressive
A neutral term
A historical event
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which group introduced the word 'awe' to Britain?
The Normans
The Romans
The Vikings
The Saxons
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the original meaning of 'awesome'?
Inspiring joy
Inspiring curiosity
Inspiring fear and terror
Inspiring laughter
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which century did 'awesome' begin its journey towards a positive slang term?
16th century
18th century
19th century
17th century
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one playful aspect of slang according to the video?
It creates new words
It shortens words
It changes negative meanings to positive
It makes words more complex
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When did 'awesome' become a popular slang term in the United States?
1970s
1960s
1980s
1950s
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which book helped popularize 'awesome' in the 1980s?
The Cool Book
The Awesome Guide
The Preppy Handbook
The Slang Dictionary
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