Bud, Not Buddy Chapter 2 (Engage New York) Word Choice

On page 15, Mrs. Amos says, "But take a good look at me because I am one person who is totally fed up with you and your ilk." In this context, what is the meaning of the word ilk?

• old suitcase

• poor manners

• kind of people

• type of fun

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What kind of tone does Mrs. Amos use when she says this?

"But take a good look at me because I am one person who is totally fed up with you and your ilk."

• sarcastic

• joyful, silly

• mean, impatient

• helpful

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

On page 15, Mrs. Amos says, "I do know I shall not allow vermin to attack my poor baby in his own house." What are vermin?

• a disease-carrying animal

• orphaned children

• dishonest person

• man-eating beast

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Why does the author choose the word vermin?

On page 15, Mrs. Amos says, "I do know I shall not allow vermin to attack my poor baby in his own house."

• It shows that Mrs. Amos will not let animals attack Todd.

• It Shows that Mrs. Amos considers Bud to be less than human.

• It shows Mrs. Amos thinks Bud will make Todd sick.

• It shows Mrs. Amos does not want to put Bud in the shed.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3