Tuesday, 5/22/12
Warm Up. 1-5: Euphemisms.Copy and translate
each euphemism. (All are one-word answers.)
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"previously owned" = __________
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"encore telecast" = _________
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"chronologically advanced" = ___________
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"governmental revenue($) enhancement" = __________
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"intentionally inaccurate statement" = ___________
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euthanasia = ___________ (Remember: eu = good)
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The word telepathy literally means: a) distant look
b) mind look c) distant feeling d) brain talk e) open
mind
Go over YEE Preview. 24/30 or better = extra credit.
First official attempt is tomorrow!
The Earth Men aloud.
Save the last five minutes for the Quick Quiz:
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On page 17, after Mrs. Ttt yells at him about his muddy
boots, the captain says, "This is no time for trivialities...we should
be celebrating." The word trivialities means... a) worries about
cleanliness, b) important things, c) womanly worries, d) unimportant things,
e) yelling.
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The best word(s) to describe most Martians' reaction to
the Earth men would be... a) fear. b) anger. c) indifference. d) politeness.
e) none of the above.
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What does the captain say that finally makes Mr. Aaa stop
and listen to him? a) "All the way from Earth." b)
"Mr. Ttt sent us to see you." c) "Earth. Rocket. Men. Trip. Space."
d) "We came sixty million miles." e) "We're from Earth."
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What is it the Earth men want from the Martians?
a) Land. b) They want the Martians to surrender. c) Recognition. d) Goods
to trade with Earth. e) All of the above.
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Even though it doesn't really have anything to do with
the story, Ray Bradbury spends time describing a mechanical spider toy
that the little girl plays with. What might be the point? a)
To show how weird the Martians are. b) To show us a glimpse of what Martian
life is like. c) He's comparing the Earth men to the spider; they are just
toys that the Martians play with. d) To show that Martian children play
with toys too. e) All of the above.