Vocabulary: The Literature of Civil Rights

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English
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9th Grade
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Brian Suiter
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of prosperity?
Manuel has lots of friends, a loyal dog, a job he loves, and a nice apartment.
Toshiko likes mashed potatoes, crisp apples, dark chocolate, and peaches.
Caleb skis down the mountain every day to get to his job in the village.
Janna designs costumes for all the musicals and plays at school.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of tribulations?
expenses, debts
delays, celebrations
fears, overcoming
troubles, miseries
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Base your answer on the meaning of exalted. If Jon’s emotions were exalted after seeing the opera, which of the following must be true?
Jon was deeply upset by the tragic story of the opera.
Jon felt uplifted in spirit by the glorious music he heard.
Jon felt soothed because the music was calm and serene.
Jon had a painful headache because the opera was so loud.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of oppression in the following sentence:
Women have struggled for equality and against oppression for centuries, and although some
battles have been partly won - such as the right to vote and other equal rights- there is still work to be done.
Cruelty, unfairness
Charity, kindness
Compassion, thoughtfulness
Love, mercy
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of hallowed in the following sentence:
We stood near the hallowed ground where the soldiers had fallen, not daring to step too
close.
Profane, messy
Holy, sacred, honored
Beautiful, unmarked
Remarkable, undedicated
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Formal public speaking
Oratory
Delivery
Gesture
Cadence
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Manner in which a speaker gives a speech
Oratory
Delivery
Gesture
Cadence
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
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