The Tell-Tale Heart

Front

What does the term 'vex' mean?

Back

To disturb, annoy, or anger, especially by some small, repeated action.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What does 'vehemently' imply in terms of intensity?

Back

It means strongly or intensely.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What does it mean to be 'stifled'?

Back

To be held back or smothered.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

Define 'acute' in the context of intensity.

Back

Sharp and strong; intense.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What does 'singularly' mean?

Back

Unusually or remarkably; extraordinarily.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

How can 'vex' be used in a sentence?

Back

The constant noise from the construction site began to vex the residents.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

Provide a synonym for 'vehemently'.

Back

Fervently or passionately.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is an example of something that can be 'stifled'?

Back

A person's emotions can be stifled in a tense situation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

In what context might one describe a pain as 'acute'?

Back

When the pain is sharp and intense, such as in a medical emergency.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

How might 'singularly' be used to describe a person's talent?

Back

She is singularly talented in her ability to solve complex problems.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4