Describe a situation in which you persisted at something

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Part 1

1. How does the writer want us to feel about the Yucca tribe in the first paragraph?

2. How do you know? What words or phrases give you that feeling? Give at least 3.

3. How does the writer want us to feel about the Yucca tribe in the second paragraph?

4. How do you know? What words or phrases give you that feeling? Give at least 3.

5. "Shacks" and "cottages" are synonyms for house. Although they are both places to live, what do you see when you imagine each one in your mind? Describe what a shack would look like. Describe what a cottage would look like.

6. "To live" and "to subsist" are also synonyms. How are they different? Which category would you sign them in: positive, neutral, or negative? Why?

7. Why would two people describe the same place so differently? Give at least 3 possible reasons.

8. Why is it important to consider a writer's or speaker's background when reading or listening to a message?

9. Why is it important to consider your word choices when delivering a message to others?

10. What does the fact that two very different descriptions of the same place tell you about bias and the truth of messages?

Part II: Vocabulary Practice

1. Describe a situation in which you convinced someone of something. What did you convince them of?

2. Describe a situation in which you persisted at something?

3. When have you been reluctant to do something?

4. What is the strangest thing you have encountered (or someone you know has encountered)?

5. Google "intrinsic motivation" and "extrinsic motivation." What is the difference between the two? Explain.

6. What does it mean to have integrity? Describe someone you know (friend, family member, historical person) who had integrity. Why do you think they had integrity?

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