Monster Section 6 Study Guide

Ace Monster Section 6! Master new vocabulary and analyze key arguments.

Vocabulary In the first column a vocabulary word is presented with the page number where it is used. Read the quote in the second column and determine the meaning through context. Then, write the definition of the word in the third column. Vocabulary Word and Page # Sentence from the novel Definition Soliciting-231 “The prosecution is soliciting an argument.” Bringing up; asking for; provoke Depicting-235 “He’s very much involved with depicting his neighborhood and environment in a positive manner.” describing Indulgence-244 “I would like to beg your indulgence while I review that testimony.” patience; attention Vicinity-248 “We might expect someone in the vicinity to have noticed it.” area Alleged-249 "Where was Steve Harmon? The alleged lookout man?" supposed; thought to be; accused Implicated- 249 “… The deal they get depends on their convincing you that other people are implicated.” involved; pointed out Proceedings-250 “The killing here is the key to what these proceedings are about.” Events (the trial) Gullible-250 “Is this a shallow, gullible man who doesn’t think about very much of anything?” naïve; trusting; inexperienced Submit-252 “I submit to you, the jurors in this case, that you… would [be] nervous.” tell; express Reinforce-253 “It was reinforced with every witness the State brought to the stand” restated; repeated Intently-253 “We see the two defense lawyers watching intently” closely Discount-254 “You say you should discount his testimony” not believe; not pay attention to Contention-255 “It is the contention of the state that no one has the right to deprive us of…life” Belief; understanding Botched-259 “This was a botched robbery” messed up; inferior Restore-262 “None of us can restore him to his family” reestablish; reinstate Menacingly-266 “Steve looks up and sees the taker looking at him menacingly” threateningly Desperation-270 “There was a look of desperation on her face” helplessness; anxiety; worry Transcribed-275 “He has transcribed the images and conversations as he remembers them” told; recounted; described in detail Distorted-276 “…Her face distorted with the tension of the moment” slanted; grimace; contorted Pensive-276 “Her lips tense; she is pensive” in thought; contemplating The attorney for the defense begged the indulgence of the jury as he began his lengthy closing arguments. admiration favor trial impatience The Senate and the House of Representatives constitute important chambers of our country’s legislature. compromise symbolize elect direct Because she appeared innocent, we hoped the jury would acquit the defendant of the charges against her. convict accuse defend clear A traffic jam in the vicinity of Grand Central Station caused us to miss our train. passageway area railroad direction I could tell by the detective’s pensive expression that he was working hard on a case. angry pleasant thoughtful sad My classmates and I contend that a new student government should be chosen next semester. wish decide suggest argue Although she alleged her innocence of the crime, her lack of proof left the jury unconvinced. declared shouted proved promised What are the main points of O’Brien’s closing arguments? (Name 5) What aspects of O’Brien’s closing statement were most convincing on Steve’s behalf? What were O’Brien weakest arguments on her client’s behalf? What conclusion did O’Brien want the jury to draw concerning Bobo Evans? How did Lorelle Henry’s testimony support Steve’s innocence? What are Petrocelli’s main points during closing arguments? (Name 3) Why did Petrocelli think that all four defendants in the case were equally guilty? Why was the system of appeals significant to many inmates, including Steve, on the night before the jury’s verdict? Why do Steve and Kathy O’Brien talk about appeals even before the verdict is delivered? What verdict does the jury deliver? Is it different for King and Steve? Why or why not? How has the trial and experience continued to affect Steve?