English

• Aft

  Part of speech: adverb

  Meaning: The behind of a ship
• Collapsible

  Part of speech: Adjective

  Meaning: Foldable
• Awash

  Part of speech: Adjective

  Meaning: Covered in water
• Reverence

  Part of speech: Noun

  Meaning: Deep respect
• List

  Part of speech: Verb

  Meaning: Leaning ship
• Suction

  Part of speech: Noun

  Meaning: Sucking something in
• Chronological Organization


  arranges information according to a progression of time
• Cause-and -Effect Organization


  arranges information based on what caused it and the effect it had
• In the second article, the reporter chose to present a story told by a surviving crew member of the Titanic rather than by a surviving passenger. What does it help readers learn?

  providing insights into their experiences, actions, and challenges during the disaster.
• The news article “Titanic Sinks Four Hours After Hitting Iceberg “ begins with a description of a ship reaching the Titanic disaster site, followed by a summary of the Titanic sinking. Why do you think the author did not present these events in chronological order?

  to immediately engage readers with the aftermath and urgency of the rescue efforts.
• Assailant

  Part of Speech: Noun

  Meaning: A person who physically attacks another person.
• 1. Confederates

  • Part of Speech: Noun
  • Meaning: People who are allies or accomplices, especially in a secret or unlawful activity.
• 1. Conspirators

  • Part of Speech: Noun (plural of conspirator)
  • Meaning: People who take part in a conspiracy or secret plan to commit an unlawful or harmful act.
• 1. Complements

  • Part of Speech: Noun (plural of complement)
  • Meaning: Things that complete or enhance something else when combined with it.
• 1. Portents

  • Part of Speech: Noun (plural of portent)
  • Meaning: Signs or warnings that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.
• 1. Assailant

  • Part of Speech: Noun
  • Meaning: A person who physically attacks another person.
• What main idea is communicated in the opening of the selection “ The Assassination of Julius Caesar” Cite textual evidence to support your answer.

  he dramatic moment of his murder. Textual evidence includes descriptions like "the conspirators surrounded Caesar and stabbed him," highlighting the event's significance.
• What does Decimus think Caesar should do and why?

  go to the Senate meeting because he believes it will show Caesar's strength and quell any rumors about his declining power or health.
• Antonym of chivalry

  rudeness
• Antonym of luminous

  dull
• Antonym of incredulous


  believing
• Which word is related to skeptical

  doubtful
• Which word is related to regret?

  Remorse
• Which word is related to bluffs or cliffs?

  Slope
• Why must a small beach like this be more appealing than a larger, popular beach to someone Jerry’s age?

  it is less crowded, allowing for more space to play and explore freely. Additionally, it may feel safer and less overwhelming, providing a more intimate and enjoyable experience.
• What is a euphemism


  mild or indirect word or expression used to replace one that is considered too harsh, blunt, or unpleasant.
• Eliciting means to evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone.
• Innate: inborn; natural
• Disheveled means untidy; disordered.
• Radiant

  • Meaning: Emitting or reflecting light; shining
• Cinematic

  • Meaning: Related to or characteristic of the cinema or the production of movies.
• Expound

  • Meaning: To present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail.
• Shrimp gives you bad breath.   

  claim
• The dentist said you must eat less sugar, because sugar can give you cavities

  evidence
• An ______ is a figurative expression that cannot be understood literally. 

  idiom
• The statement "The Niners are the best football team" is a claim.  

  True
• The statement "The Niners had 5 wins and 11 losses in 2015" is a claim.

  false
• are words and phrases surrounding the idioms. 

  Context clues
• A claim is 


  c) a statement of something as a fact
• Which Syllable from the word "collapsible" receives the STRESS? 

  1st