Thursday, May 28, 2015

Monolithic

Monolithic: [mon-uh-lith-ik]

Here's how to remember:


Mono means single and lithic relates to rocks so a single rock is solid and uniform.  

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Which of these characters would best be described as monolithic?

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Using this semantic scale, place yourself where you believe the Hulk fits best.  Be sure to explain your decision in the text box below.

Monolithic------1------2------3------4------5------6------7------Small

Bruce Banner, an intellectual scientist, when angry, becomes the Hulk. The Hulk is a giant green monster with a massive appearance. 






What words would you use to describe a monolithic person?



Did you come up with any of these?

Big
Bulky
Colossal
Gargantuan
Mammoth
Solid




Now search for the correct definition of monolithic from the options provided.

  1. of doubtful or questionable authenticity
  2. offensively insincere or excessive; disgusting, sickening
  3. characterized by massiveness, solidness, and total uniformity
  4. to make someone or something favorably inclined toward oneself; to conciliate, satisfy, or appease


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