Bad Boy Assessment 1 (vocabulary, figurative language, comprehension) – Flashcards
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census
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an official count/survey of a population
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lanyard
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a cord passed around the neck, shoulder or wrist for holding a knife, whistle or similar object
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serials
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a story or play appearing in regular intervals on television, radio or in periodicals
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integrate
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bring people or groups together
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opinionated
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conceitedly assertive and dogmatic in one's opinions
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apparatus
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the technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose
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recuperating
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recover from illness or exertion
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rote learning
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memorization technique based on repetition
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charlottes russes
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a dessert consisting of custard enclosed in a sponge cake
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matzoh
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flat, unleavened bread eaten especially by Jewish people during passover
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lynching
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to kill, especially by hanging, for an alleged offense with or without a legal trial
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tenement
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a room or set of rooms forming a separate residence within a house or block of apartments
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scenarios
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a postulated sequence or development of events
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welterweight
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a weight in boxing and other sports intermediate between lightweight and middleweight
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bravado
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a bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate
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How would you describe Walter's mother?
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She was tall with a fair complexion.
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Who was Florence Dean?
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Florence was Walter's adopted mother, his father's first wife, and a white woman.
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What did Walter love most about Harlem?
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He loved the jazz music, and the cultural atmosphere.
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Why did Walter want to learn how to read?
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He wanted to be like his mother Florence, who could read.
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Give an example of alliteration.
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Sally sells seashells down by the sea shore.
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What is an idiom?
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A saying that isn't meant to be taken literally. ex: You're the apple of my eye.
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What is onomatopoeia?
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Words that mimic sound.
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What is the difference between a metaphor and simile?
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Simile compares two things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
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Give an example of hyperbole
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I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.
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Give an example of personification
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The trees danced in the wind.
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Why did Mrs. Dworkin think Walter should not be put in second grade?
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Walter had a speech impediment and didn't speak clearly.
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Why did Walter like going to the principal's office?
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He could watch the teachers come and go, and he liked the way the principal talked to him.
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Why was speech therapy frustrating for Walter?
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He thought he was pronouncing the words correctly (he didn't realize he had a speech problem).
