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An Unspeakable Imbecile
Worksheet · Grades 9+
Comprehension Questions
- Who is speaking to the Convicted Assassin in the story?
- What question does the Judge ask the Convicted Assassin?
- How does the Convicted Assassin respond to the Judge's question?
- What does the Convicted Assassin imply about the Judge's intelligence?
- What can we infer about the Convicted Assassin's feelings towards his situation?
Vocabulary Matching Exercise
Match the words with their correct definitions.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Convicted | A. A person who has been found guilty of a crime |
| 2. Imbecile | B. To declare someone guilty in a court of law |
| 3. Assassin | C. A person who commits murder for political reasons |
| 4. Sentence | D. An official punishment assigned by a judge |
| 5. Reflectively | E. In a thoughtful or contemplative manner |
Writing/Reflection Task
Reflect on the story and answer the following questions:
- What do you think the Convicted Assassin hopes to achieve by speaking to the Judge?
- How does the story make you feel about the concept of justice?
- Can you relate any life lessons from this story to your own experiences? Explain.
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