"Fall of the House..." Vocabulary Practice

Front

What is a synonym of 'acute'?

Back

Sharp

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Front

What is a synonym of 'wrench'?

Back

Yank

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Front

Define 'causeway'.

Back

A type of bridge over water or soggy ground.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Front

What does 'wrench' mean as a verb?

Back

To twist and pull something away with force.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Front

What did Harper do with the teddy bear?

Back

Kept it for herself.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Front

What is the meaning of 'acute' in a medical context?

Back

Referring to a condition that comes on suddenly and is severe.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is the difference between 'wrench' as a noun and as a verb?

Back

As a noun, it refers to a tool; as a verb, it means to twist or pull.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What are some common uses of a causeway?

Back

To connect land over water or marshy areas, often for transportation.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Front

What is an antonym of 'acute'?

Back

Dull or obtuse.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

In literature, how can the word 'wrench' be used metaphorically?

Back

To describe a strong emotional pull or change.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4