Context Clues Vocabulary

In the book 'Monster' by Walter Dean Myers, what does the word 'menacing' mean?

• Friendly and welcoming

• Threatening or suggesting the presence of danger

• Harmless and gentle

• Exciting and thrilling

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word 'incarcerated' in the context of the book 'Monster'?

• To be given a promotion and a raise

• In the context of the book 'Monster', 'incarcerated' means to be imprisoned or confined in a jail or prison.

• To be sent on a vacation to a tropical island

• To be set free and released from confinement

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

In 'Monster' by Walter Dean Myers, what does the word 'alibi' refer to?

• A type of clothing

• Evidence or proof of being elsewhere at the time a crime was committed

• A type of food

• A type of animal

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In the context of 'Monster' by Walter Dean Myers, what does the word 'accomplice' mean?

• A person who is a leader

• A person who is innocent

• A person who solves a mystery

• A person who helps another person commit a crime or wrongdoing.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of the word 'testify' in the book 'Monster'?

• To testify means to cook a meal

• To testify means to remain silent

• To testify means to dance in public

• To testify means to give evidence or to make a statement based on personal knowledge or belief.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In 'Monster' by Walter Dean Myers, what does the word 'verdict' refer to?

• The color of the defendant's clothing

• The judge's opinion on the case

• The type of evidence presented in court

• The decision made by the jury in a trial.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of the word 'innocent' in the context of the book 'Monster'?

• Innocent means responsible in the context of the book 'Monster'

• Innocent refers to the judge in the context of the book 'Monster'

• In the context of the book 'Monster', the word 'innocent' refers to the protagonist, Steve Harmon, who is on trial for a crime he claims he did not commit.

• Innocent means guilty in the context of the book 'Monster'

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

In the book 'Monster' by Walter Dean Myers, what does the word 'convict' mean?

• A professional athlete

• A type of religious leader

• A person found guilty of a crime and serving a sentence in prison.

• A type of tropical fruit

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C