Monster Vocabulary Quiz

Jasel, Omar, and Matthea are discussing a movie they watched last night, in which the characters encounter a 'monster'. In the context of their discussion, how would you define this 'monster' they've come across in the movie?

• A fictional creature that is typically large, ugly, and frightening with supernatural or extraordinary powers.

• A mythical being that grants wishes and fulfills desires.

• A human being with exceptional physical strength and abilities.

• A friendly and cuddly creature that brings joy and happiness.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Matthea and Jair are discussing their favorite basketball teams. Matthea mentions that Lakers' 'nemesis' is Celtics. Nick, being a little confused, asks Viet for help. How would Viet explain the meaning of 'nemesis' to Nick?

• An easy task or challenge

• A friendly ally or partner

• A formidable rival or opponent

• An unimportant or insignificant person

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Brycen, Monse, and Miguel are discussing a recent news story about a scandal at a major automobile company. In this situation, which term refers to a person or group that is blamed or punished for the mistakes or faults of others within the company?

• fall guy

• scapegoat

• culprit

• guilty party

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Daniel, Nick, and Alex are in their art class, working on a project. They came across the term 'catharsis' in their research. Can you help them understand? What is the definition of the term 'catharsis'?

• The process of releasing strong emotions or tensions through a form of art or expression.

• The process of analyzing emotions or tensions through a form of art or expression.

• The process of creating strong emotions or tensions through a form of art or expression.

• The process of suppressing emotions or tensions through a form of art or expression.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Imagine Sahel, Nick, and Cesar are participating in a Halloween party where they have to dress up as different characters. Which term would best describe a costume that is distorted, bizarre, or comically ugly?

• hideous

• monstrous

• repulsive

• grotesque

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Consider this real-world scenario, Vicky, Jair, and Brian are members of a local book club. What would we call this club if they all share a common passion for reading, follow the same club rules, share the same values, and interact with each other within the boundaries of the book club?

• A group of individuals who share a common language and interact with one another within a specific geographic area or social structure.

• A group of individuals who share a common hobby and interact with one another within a specific geographic area or social structure.

• A group of individuals who share a common culture, norms, and values, and interact with one another within a specific geographic area or social structure.

• A group of individuals who share a common profession and interact with one another within a specific geographic area or social structure.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Viet, Miguel, and Monse are discussing a recent event in their neighborhood where a resident didn't follow the community's rules. Miguel used the term 'transgress' to describe the resident's actions. Can you help Viet understand the meaning of 'transgress'?

• to respect a boundary or limit

• to stay within a boundary or limit

• to go beyond or overstep a boundary or limit

• to follow or obey a boundary or limit

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Imagine Jasel, Viet, and Damaris are discussing the moral implications of a news report they recently watched on global warming. Which term would they use to refer to the lesson or principle conveyed by that news report?

• theme

• plot

• character

• moral

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Nick, Alex, and Brycen are watching a thriller movie at Jasel's house. Suddenly, the plot of the movie takes a dark turn and the atmosphere becomes intense. Nick says, 'This is ominous.' Alex and Brycen are confused. Can you help them understand what 'ominous' means?

• Something that suggests that something good is going to happen or is promising in nature.

• Something that suggests that something neutral is going to happen or is indifferent in nature.

• Something that suggests that something is uncertain or unpredictable in nature.

• Something that suggests that something bad is going to happen or is threatening in nature.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Brian, Damaris, and Miguel are part of a book club at their local library. They are reading a classic horror novel for their next discussion. In the novel, they come across a term that describes something as horrifyingly disturbing or related to death. Can you guess the term they read?

• pleasant

• gruesome

• macabre

• terrifying

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4