The Tell Tale Heart Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'acute'?

• having a gradual or slow effect

• having a dull or insignificant effect

• having a mild or gentle effect

• having a sharp or severe effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the synonym for 'audacity':

• boldness

• fearlessness

• timidity

• courage

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'sagacity'?

• indecisiveness

• foolishness

• having or showing wise decision making; shrewd

• lack of intelligence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the synonym for 'profound':

• shallow

• superficial

• trivial

• great intensity

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'vehemently'?

• to do something with intense emotion or passion

• to do something with moderate emotion or force

• to do something with mild emotion or force

• to do something with no emotion or force

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word means 'sharp or severe'?

• dull

• blunt

• mild

• acute

What is the synonym for 'wise or shrewd'?

• naive

• sagacious

• foolish

• intelligent

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the antonym for 'profound':

• shallow

• superficial

• surface

• light

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the antonym for 'dull'?

• sharp

• blunt

• mild

• acute

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the synonym for 'wise or shrewd'?

• naive

• sagacious

• foolish

• intelligent

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4