"Fall of the House..." Vocabulary Practice

Front

What does the word 'wrench' mean in the context of physical action?

Back

To pull or twist something suddenly or violently.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is a synonym for 'wrench'?

Back

Yank.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is a causeway?

Back

A road or path that crosses over something, often water.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

In what context might you use the word 'wrench'?

Back

When describing a forceful action, such as pulling something out.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is the primary function of a causeway?

Back

To provide a passage over a body of water or uneven terrain.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What does it mean to 'tug' something out?

Back

To pull something with a sharp or sudden movement.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is the significance of keeping an object for oneself?

Back

It indicates possession and personal attachment to the object.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

How can the word 'wrench' be used metaphorically?

Back

To describe emotional distress or a sudden change in circumstances.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What might be a situation where one would need to use a causeway?

Back

Traveling to an island that is separated by water.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is the relationship between 'wrench' and 'tug'?

Back

Both involve pulling, but 'wrench' implies a more forceful action.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3