Unit 5 Vocabulary Review

What is the definition of 'theme'?

• A fortress, typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a city

• Main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work

• Speak or write about in an abusive or negative way

• Give something to someone as a share or task

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the meaning of 'vilify'?

• Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

• Gentle and kind

• Speak or write about in an abusive or negative way

• Quote a passage, book, or author as evidence for an argument or statement

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does 'allot' mean?

• Give something to someone as a share or task

• Main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work

• A fortress, typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a city

• Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

How would you describe someone who is 'aloof'?

• Gentle and kind

• Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

• Very attentive to detail

• Engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of 'benign'?

• Feel or express strong disapproval of something

• Begin a course of action, especially one that is important

• Gentle and kind

• A fortress, typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a city

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is a 'citadel'?

• Quote a passage, book, or author as evidence for an argument or statement

• A fortress, typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a city

• Give something to someone as a share or task

• Main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does it mean to 'cite' something?

• Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

• Gentle and kind

• Quote a passage, book, or author as evidence for an argument or statement

• Very attentive to detail

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.9A

What is the definition of 'defect'?

• A shortcoming or imperfection

• Feel or express strong disapproval of something

• Begin a course of action, especially one that is important

• Engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does it mean to 'deplore' something?

• Give something to someone as a share or task

• Very attentive to detail

• Feel or express strong disapproval of something

• Engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does it mean to 'embark' on a journey?

• Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

• Begin a course of action, especially one that is important

• Gentle and kind

• A fortress, typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a city

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B