Name: _____________________________________
Date: _________________________
Foundations of Literature CW
Day of Tears – Vocabulary Set 1 (Ch. 1-4)
DIRECTIONS: For each term, fill every box fully and completely.
Word:
abolish
Other Forms: abolitionist
Connotation (feeling): positive
Given Definition:
Synonyms or Examples:
Antonyms or Non-Examples:
to put an end to something
Use in a sentence: The
taxes were abolished by
Congress to help the American businesses.
Definition in your own words:
Word: bittersweet
Other form: none
Connotation: positive & negative
Given Definition:
Synonyms or Examples:
Antonyms or Non-Examples:
describes a situation that is both sad and
happy
Use in a sentence: The
room with all its
memories, good and bad, gave her a
bittersweet feeling.
Definition in your own words:
Word:
dehumanize
Other form: dehumanization
Connotation: negative
Given Definition:
Synonyms or Examples:
Antonyms or Non-Examples:
to treat someone as if they are less than
human, such as an animal or object
Definition in your own words:
The community experienced
the dehumanizing effects of war.
Use in a sentence:
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Word: prosperous
Other forms: prosperity
prosper
Synonyms or Examples:
Connotation: positive
Given Definition:
describes someone who is financially
successful or wealthier than others.
Antonyms or Non-Examples:
Definition in your own words:
Use in a sentence:
Word:
ruthless
College graduates are more
prosperous than high school graduates.
Other forms: ruthlessness
Connotation: negative
Given Definition:
Synonyms or Examples:
Antonyms or Non-Examples:
describes someone who is heartless or shows
no mercy
Use in a sentence: The
ruthless banker gave no
money to the poor even when he could afford
it.
Definition in your own words:
Word: tolerant
Connotation:
Other forms: tolerance
Synonyms or Examples:
positive
Given Definition:
Antonyms or Non-Examples:
someone who is capable of understanding
differences
Definition in your own words:
Use in a sentence: We
must be tolerant of others
and get along to have peace.
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Vocab Practice 1 – Select a vocab word that would apply to each image, explaining in the
column on the right.
Image
Vocab Term
Explanation
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Vocabulary Practice 2 – Replace the underlined word or term with the vocabulary word
that is a synonym. Then explain why that word fits best.
1. “Don’t see right that us is the ones have to pay for another man’s weakness.” Will is describing how
Pierce Butler (Master) is no longer wealthy. ___________________
Explain:______________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. “I was glad for the rain and how loud it was, because I mostly couldn’t hear folks crying over the ones
what got sold yesterday…” Emma appreciates the rain because it could cancel out the sound of the
crying. __________________
Explain:______________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. “This selling business has been hard on me….If they think I’m enjoying this, they don’t know a thing
about me. I wouldn’t be this terrible if I had a choice in the matter.” __________________________
Explain:______________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Master Butler agreed with treating people as less than human because he thought slaves had limited
intelligence. _______________
Explain:______________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Papa did not want Sarah to become a copy of her mother and was open-minded of her relationship with
Emma. ________________
Explain:______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Vocab Practice 3 – Look at the sentences below. Circle “yes” or “no” to determine whether
the vocab is being used correctly. Provide an explanation to support your answer.
1.
If you want to be respected, you have to abolish your negative attitude.
Yes/No
Explanation:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2.
My friends bittersweeted me when they gave me an invitation to the party and then didn’t show up.
Yes/No
Explanation:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3.
My brother is so annoying that I can barely tolerant him.
Yes/No
Explanation:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4.
My goal in life is to have so much prosperous that I never have to have a job.
Yes/No
Explanation:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5.
Ms. Russ is often accused of being ruthless but she just has incredibly high expectations.
Yes/No
Explanation:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Vocab Practice 4 – Overheard Conversations: Write 2 brief conversations (2-3 statements
per conversation) in which the people speaking use our vocabulary words correctly.
Vocabulary Word(s):
Vocabulary Word(s):
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Vocabulary Practice 5 – Answer each question about the characters in the blanks. Be sure
to use the vocabulary term in your answer and underline your usage.
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Which character is having difficulty with his prosperity? Why?
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2. Which characters seem to be the most tolerant?
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3. Which characters are currently the most ruthless? Describe the ruthless behavior.
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4. How might someone abolish dehumanization from occurring?
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5. What qualifies a moment as bittersweet?
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