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Vocabulary for “Charles” by Shirley Jackson

Answer the following questions using the vocabulary words from Shirley Jackson’s story. Be sure that your answers fully respond to each question and use the vocabulary term correctly within your sentence. Use proper punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and underline the vocabulary term in each of your sentences. DO NOT COPY ANY SENTENCES FROM THE STORY. YOUR RESPONSES MUST BE ORIGINAL. “I don’t know” or “No” is not an appropriate answer.

1. What is something that could be renounced?

2. TRUE OR FALSE- If you answered your parents insolently when they asked if you had finished your homework, they would respond to you with praise? EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER.

3. Give an example of something you feel is unsettling in today’s world. Explain why it isunsettling.

4. Describe a routine of yours?

5. What is the opposite of vain? Find the antonym for vain and use it in a sentence withthe wordvain.

6. What events might happen or have happened simultaneously in your life?

7. Find a fun fact that you think others might view as incredulous. Explain why you feel this fact is incredulous.

8. Describe a raucous sound that was heard at an event you attended. Give enough detail about the event that the reader can understand why it was a raucous.

9. Read the sentence below. Decide if the vocabulary word is used correctly in the sentence. Explain your answer.

At the celebration of New Year’s Eve, the horns, bells, and whistles solemnly announced midnight had come.

10. What is something you might be cynical about? Hint:If you can’t think of anything, look at some of the advertisements on t.v. or the Internet for some products. Why might you be cynical about some of the promises these products make?

11. Describe an institution that is part of your culture and or heritage. Be sure you use the correct definition of the word as given in our vocabulary list

12. Technologymay lead to a reformation in education. Agree or disagree with this statement, and explain your reasons in your answer. I should be able to recognize that you know the meaning of reformation by your answer.

13. Read the sentence below. Decide if the vocabulary word is used correctly in the sentence. Explain your answer.

When the soldiers of the Civil War returned to their homes, they appeared haggard.

14. Describe a time when you might have had a lapse in judgment. (“I haven’t” is not a sufficient answer.)

15. In addressing the graduation speakers, the famous poet quoted from one of his well-known and loved poems. Is the vocabulary word in italics used correctly in the sentence? Why or why not? Be sure to explain in enough detail that I know you understand the term.