Gift of the Magi and Scarlet Ibis Quiz

What does "instigate" mean?

• to urge on; to stir up, provoke, start, incite

• stand tall; proud

• lower the value of something

• critical observation or examination

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What means "start to lose strength or momentum?"

• depreciate

• falter

• reiterate

• evanesce

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "prudence" mean?

• critical observation or examination

• not putting on airs, unpretentious; modest

• wisdom, caution, or restraint

• enthusiastic or passionate

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What means "to decorate or add beauty to?"

• ransack

• loll

• poise

• adorn

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "imminent" mean?

• calm, peaceful

• likely to happen; threatening

• start to lose strength or momentum

• critical observation or examination

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What type of characterization subtly reveals the character through actions and interactions.

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What word means "to disappear gradually?"

• blight

• iridescent

• serene

• evanesce

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "reiterate" mean?

• balanced, suspended; calm, controlled; ready for action

• enthusiastic or passionate

• to say again, repeat

• quick and skillful in movement, agile; clever

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What means "calm, peaceful?"

• serene

• loll

• prim

• unassume

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What means "damaged; destroyed; ruined?"

• blighted

• iridescent

• ardent

• scrutiny

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4