Tell Tale Heart Vocabulary

What does derision mean?

• mockery

• judgement

• humor

• loving

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which would be an example of derision?

• telling a friend how much you loved a movie

• asking a question in class

• making fun of an actress

• reporting on an event

What does gesticulation mean?

• a gesture

• sign language

• a circle

• a dramatic gesture

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is an example of a gesticulation?

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Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

What does vehemently mean?

• silently

• aggressively

• doubtfully

• quietly

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is an example of vehemently?

• She vehemently answered the teacher's question, even though she did not know the answer.

• He answered the police officer's question vehemently to prove his innocence.

• My mom answered the phone vehemently.

• Sponge Bob vehemently cries.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does audacity mean?

• shyness

• peacefulness

• creativeness

• boldness

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is an example of audacity?

• Helping someone in an emergency situation

• putting someone to bed

• helping someone at home

• cleaning your room

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does suavity mean?

• to be charming

• to lie

• to be shy

• to avoid looking at someone

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is an antonym for suavity?

• clumsy

• foolish

• helpful

• cool

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4