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“Night”

This presentation explores the concepts of prejudice, stereotypes, and their negative impact on society. Learn how to challenge these biases and promote fairness and understanding.

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“Night”

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  1. “Night” Vocabulary PPT

  2. Prejudice (Noun/Verb) • * an irrational hatred of a person, group, or race based upon a preconceived opinion or judgment • * The prejudice that the girl felt from what she was wearing was rude and aggravating. • Synonyms: preconceived idea, prejudgment • Antonyms: fairness, approval

  3. Stereotype (noun) • * a generalization of a person; a person who is regarded, not as an individual, but as a member of a group or nationality. • *The stereotype that all women love shopping isn’t always true. • Synonyms: pattern, mold • Antonyms: difference

  4. Scapegoat (Noun) • * an innocent person, group, or race who is blamed for the general problems of society and punished harshly for them • *Even though Jim did not steal your wallet, you are still using him as a scapegoat to cover for your son’s thievery! • Synonyms: fall guy, victim

  5. Genocide (NOUN) • * the killing of (or the intent to kill) an entire national or ethnic group. • * As a result of genocide in the small nation, thousands of children have now become homeless orphans. • Synonyms: mass murder, holocaust • Antonyms: build, create

  6. Propaganda (Noun) • * literature or media designed to influence your thinking or your opinions • * The propaganda at the baseball game made everyone want to buy an iced, cold Coke. • Synonyms: hype, promotion, “brainwashing” • Antonyms: truth

  7. Holocaust ( noun) • *destruction by fire • *The Holocaustis known as the one of largest devastations on our history. • Synonyms: devastation, carnage, catastrophe

  8. Synagogue (Noun) • *a Jewish church • *The Jewish people met in the synagogue on Saturdays for worship. • Synonyms: temple, chapel, house of worship

  9. Cabbala (Noun) • *a system of mystical interpretations of the scriptures (to penetrate sacred mysteries and foretell the future) • *Young Elie learned about the cabbala from Moishe the Beadle and was thankful for his leadership. • Synonyms: book of Jewish magic

  10. passover (Noun) • *a Jewish holiday occurring in March or April celebrating the Hebrews escape from Egypt • *We realized that the table was set for a Passover meal for a Jewish group of people with matzo, blintzes and lamb. • Synonyms: liberation, freedom • Antonyms: staying, capture

  11. kapo (Noun) • *Jewish prisoners who controlled other Jewish inmates while in the concentration camps in exchange for special treatment from the Germans • * The kaposwere thankful for the food and shelter, but also felt guilty because of their actions. Synonyms: leaders, chief • Antonyms: employee, followe

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