In "The Stranger," Rudyard Kipling offers some very specific ideas about what humans do to avoid feeling alienated or alone--in other words, to feel part of group or community. Use this link (http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/literature/laureates/1907/kipling-bio.html) to learn more about the life of Rudyard Kipling, who also wrote the popular Just So series of books for children and numerous novels for adults.
LESSON VOCABULARY
Some of the words in Kipling's poem "The Stranger" may be unfamiliar to you. Use the activity below to explore or review
the meaning of some key terms. First, read each word's
description, explanation or example. Then follow the directions below.
- Download the lesson's vocabulary template here or draw the table below in your notebook.
- Add the vocabulary words from this lesson in the first column.
- Add the definitions for the words in the second column.
- Add any synonyms or antonyms you can think of for each term.
- Make a simple picture that explains the word in the "Memory Clue" column. This memory clue is a way for you to visualize the meaning of the word.
- Make sure to keep this vocabulary list up to date; your teacher may ask you to share a page from it or a digital image of your work.
Read the description, explanation, or example of the new words.
stock
a person's ancestry or line of descent
repossess
take control of again
sheaf
a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping
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