Esperanza Rising: Vocabulary Chapters 1-2

What is the meaning of the underlined word: "She quickly wrapped her hand in the corner of her apron and dismissed the premonition."

• bleeding

• wound

• warning sign

• good luck

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the meaning of the underlined word: "But Esperanza loved her more for her capricious ways than for her propriety."

• A sudden change of mood or behavior

• a strong feeling of anger

• thoughtfulness

• maturity

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

What is the meaning of the underlined word: "Esperanza thought his round eyes, long eyelids, and droopy mustache made him look like a forlorn puppy."

• sad

• cute

• happy

• angry

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

What is the meaning of the underlined word: "The campesinos, the field-workers, spread out over the land and began the task of reaping the fields."

• Ripping

• cutting or gathering a crop or harvest

• watering

• running

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

What is the meaning of the underlined word: “The doll wore a fine white batiste dress and a white lace mantilla over her black hair.”

• dress

• shoes

• veil

• necklace

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of the underlined word: “Mama was cordial and attentive to everyone, as if entertaining them gave her a purpose.”

• rude

• friendly

• annoyed

• sad

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the meaning of the underlined word: "They hurried to the courtyard and watched a distant light, a small beacon of hope swaying in the darkness."

• emotion

• person

• guiding signal

• fruit basket

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of the underlined word: "The short blade was curved like a scythe, its fat wooden handle fitting snugly in her palm. "

• A harvesting tool with a curved blade

• An snake

• A butcher knife

• A pole used for harvesting fruit

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the meaning of the underlined word: "Her smile faded, her chest tightened, and a heavy blanket of anguish smothered her smallest joy.”

• suffering

• happiness

• annoyance

• anger

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

What is the meaning of the underlined word: "But he could build another house, bigger and more pretentious anywhere on the property,' said Mama."

• attempting to impress by looking more important than one actually is

• bigger

• nicer

• Pretending to be worse than one actual is

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4