In class: finishing up the introduction Jacob Riis' How the Other Half Lives. This is due at the end of class today. Remember that you are responding to only 3 of the questions, each response being a minimum of 50 words. You should incorporate text from the introduction and the chapter "The Genesis of the Tenement"
Anyone who had excused absence on Friday needs to make up the vocabulary test. Thank you to all the folks who were on the field trip and took the test.
For Friday, March 7- new vocabulary from Stephen Crane's Maggie, Girl of the Streets. Test on Friday. class handout / copy below.
Maggie, Girl of the Streets by Stephen Crane vocabulary list 1
1. contempt
(noun)- lack of respect -- often accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike or
disgust
2. to revere
(verb)- regard with feelings of deep respect and admiration
3. audacious
(adjective)- bold and daring (inclined to take risks) -- especially in
violating social convention in a manner that could offend
4. disdain (noun)-
to reject as not good enough
5. to deride (verb)-
to laugh at or make fun of--while showing a lack of respect
6. to denounce
(verb)- to strongly criticize or accuse publicly
7. benevolent
(adjective)- kind, generous, or charitable
8. philanthropy
(noun)- helping others, especially
donating money to worthy causes
9. furtive
(adjective)- being cautious or appearing suspicious
10.
obscure (adjective)- not clearly seen,
understood, or expressed
11.
complacent (adjective)- contented (unworried
and satisfied) -- often to a fault
12.
zeal (noun)- active interest and
enthusiasm
13.
ostentatious (adjective-intended to attract notice
and impress others -- especially with wealth in a vulgar way
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