Treasured Tales Vocabulary Practice

In the end, the uncle will confess, but not without dire consequences for them both.

What is the meaning of dire in this context?

• easy

• serious

• light-hearted

• angry

Even Uncle Scar has a parallel in Hamlet’s evil Uncle Claudius.

What does parallel mean within this context?

• corresponding line

• unlike

• similarity

• difference

If this sounds like the story from The Lion King, you’re right. And if it sounds like it’s missing some features, you’re right again. This is actually the plot synopsis for William Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

What does synopsis mean in this context?

• story

• resume

• movie

• short summary

Ultimately, Belle and the Beast defeat Gaston, revealing him as the true beast of the story.

What does revealing mean in this context?

• exposing

• hiding

• avoiding

• defeating

First, the movie teaches viewers about being secure in themselves. Belle was constantly pressured to conform to society, but she maintained her morality and individuality...

What does conform mean in this context?

• disagree

• adapt

• differ

• play

...but she [Belle] maintained her morality and individuality over shallow pursuits.

What does pursuit mean in this context?

• mirrors

• hunters

• leaders

• chases

Her mantra of “Just keep swimming” teaches Marlin that persistence is the key.

What does mantra mean in this context?

• plot

• theme

• personal saying to live by

• motivation

Nemo is the smallest fish in the tank and the only one small enough to swim into the filter to help his friends escape, a daring task that fails at first.

What does task mean in this context?

• assignment

• failure

• whim

• recall

Woody ends up exiled from Andy’s room, and must put aside his dislike for Buzz as he is saved by the toy he once hated.

What does exile mean in this context?

• welcomed

• banished

• thanked

• remembered

As children, we are enthralled by magical tales, and as adults we can refer back to those lessons to help us in life.

What does enthrall mean in this context?

• trapped

• cared for

• taught

• fascinated