Honors English 9 Unit 4 Study Guide – Flashcards
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Resilient
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Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
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Cavernous
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Giving the impression of vast, dark depths
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Subliminal
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Below the threshold of sensation or conciousness
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Undulate
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Move with a smooth wavelike motion
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Phlegm
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Thick mucous
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Paradox
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A seemingly self-contradictory statement that when looked at closer may prove to be well founded or true
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Synchronization
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The coordination of events to operate a system in unison
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Domain
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A specified sphere of activity or knowledge
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Persona
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The aspect of someone's character that is presented to or perceived by others
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Delirium
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Wild excitement or ecstasy
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Trajectory
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The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces
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Frivolity
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Lack of seriousness
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Disband
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Break up or cause to break up and stop functioning
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Deliberate
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Done consciously and intentionally
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Mortified
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Super scared or embarassed
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Abrasive
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Capable of polishing or cleaning a hard surface by rubbing or grinding
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Promontory
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Part of a plateau
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"A Sound of Thunder"- How is Eckel's character developed throughout the story?
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Mostly through his actions.
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"The Sound of Thunder" How does the specific setting in the story possibly impact the plot and the theme?
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The fact that most of the story takes place in a dinosaur-infested forest from thousands of years past impacts both the plot and the theme. It impacts the plot in that most of the plot has to do with hunting dinosaurs and being so careful to stay on the path. The setting impacts the theme in that it really stays true to the theme of sci-fi but makes it less relatable.
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"The Sound of Thunder" What does Eckels kill and how does it change the existing world?
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He kills a butterfly. Because of that the spelling of the "TIME SAFARI" sign changed, the president-elect changed, and Eckels was killed.
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"The Sound of Thunder" What does the change of spelling "TIME SAFARI" represent?
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That the consequences of going back in time may seem small but they have big impacts.
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"The Sound of Thunder" How does the author build and foreshadow Eckel's death
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The butterfly's death serves as a foil for the death of Eckel's.
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"The Sound of Thunder" What is the main theme of the story?
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Small mistakes can have big consequences.
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"Nethergrave" How is Jeremy's character developed throughout the story?
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Narration
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"Nethergrave" What does Jeremy receive every year form his father on his birthday?
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The newest, most state-of-the-art computer
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"Nethergrave" What is the main obstacle Jeremy creates for himself in dating the girl he likes?
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Lying about where he lives to her.
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"Nethergrave" What is Jeremy best known for doing at school?
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For scoring a goal for the other soccer team.
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"Nethergrave" Why might Jeremy specifically want to become a jaguar?
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To be opposite of who he is in real life. He is klutzy, the jaguar is agile.
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"Nolan Bushnell" How does the author describe Bushnell as a teen?
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A tinkerer
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"Nolan Bushnell" How does the author feel computers have impacted Bushnell's life?
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Playing on the computer in his college years ultimately lead him to having a career with computers.
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"Nolan Bushnell" How does the author feel computers have impacted society?
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It helps people think better and stimulates their minds.
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"Nolan Bushnell" How was Bushnell's first computer game initially received?
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Many people thought it was too complicated
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"Nolan Bushnell" Along with the gaming industry, what field did Bushnell also change?
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He launched several businesses including Chuck E. Cheese chain of video pizza parlors.
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"Nolan Bushnell" How would Bushnell's business management model be described?
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More free-form and collaborative rather than hierarchical.
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"All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace" What does the narrator want for people?
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For them to live in harmony with all animals and technology
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"All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace" What does the narrator express as an obsession?
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Animals, humans, and technology all living as one and in harmony
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"All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace" What statements show urgency in the voice of the speaker?
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When he makes interjections.
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"The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World" How does the author most develop the character of Esteban?
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Through what others say about him.
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"The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World" What is the main theme of the story?
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A person who is truly good (not just popular) has the power to change others for the better
