Question

study language and craft
a more accessible world
word wall
note words in the text
that are related to the
idea of facing adversity.
add them to your word
wall.
concept vocabulary
why these words? all the vocabulary words are related to things that
can help people with low or no vision. for example, a devices tactile
features can make it easier to use.
accessible\ttactile\taudibly
sensors\tnavigate\tembossed
practice answer the question and complete the activity.

1. how do the vocabulary words help you understand the concept of

accessibility for people with blindness?

1. use one vocabulary word to complete each sentence.

(a) because the actor did not speak ________________,
i misunderstood some of his lines.
(b) the alarm went off when ________________ detected smoke.
(c) knitting with soft, silky yarns is a ________________ pleasure.
(d) parts of this collage are ________________ with star-shaped details.
(e) app designers can use features that make content
________________ to people who are blind.
(f) this detailed map will help as i ________________ these hiking trails.
word study
antonyms and latin prefix: in- the prefix in- means
ot.\ adding
this prefix to an adjective or adverb produces an antonym, or word with
the opposite meaning. for example, accessible + in- = inaccessible,
meaning
ot accessible\ or
ot easy to use.\
practice complete the following items.

1. add the prefix in- to each word. then write a definition for the

antonym you created. check a print or online dictionary to confirm the
antonyms meaning.
(a) audibly
(b) capable
(c) expensive

1. choose one of the antonyms you created and use it in a sentence that

shows you understand its meaning.
532 unit 5 • facing adversity

Explanation:

Concept Vocabulary Practice

1. The words break down specific tools, features, and actions that remove barriers for people with blindness: they describe touch-based aids, navigation support, sensory tools, and clear communication methods that make environments and tools usable for this group.
2. Each word is selected based on matching the context of the sentence:

(a) The sentence refers to not speaking in a way that can be clearly heard, so the adverb fits.
(b) The sentence needs a noun that detects smoke, matching the vocabulary term.
(c) The sentence describes a pleasure related to touch, so the adjective fits.
(d) The sentence refers to raised, touchable details, matching the vocabulary term.
(e) The sentence describes making content usable for blind people, so the adjective fits.
(f) The sentence refers to finding one's way on trails, so the verb fits.

Word Study Practice

1. The prefix in- is added to create antonyms (words with opposite meaning), with definitions based on the original word's meaning plus "not".
2. The sentence uses the created antonym in a clear, contextually appropriate scenario to demonstrate understanding.

Answer:

Concept Vocabulary Practice

1. They define specific, actionable features (like tactile tools, sensory detectors) and actions (navigating, clear speaking) that make spaces, tools, and communication usable for people with blindness, breaking down the broad idea of accessibility into concrete examples.

2.
(a) audibly
(b) sensors
(c) tactile
(d) embossed
(e) accessible
(f) navigate

Word Study Practice

1.
(a) inaudibly; Definition: In a way that cannot be heard or is not audible.
(b) incapable; Definition: Not having the ability, qualification, or capacity to do something.
(c) inexpensive; Definition: Not costing a great deal; cheap.

1. Example (using inaudibly): The actor's stage whisper was so quiet it was inaudibly soft to the audience members in the back row.