Vocabulary • Ch 7 - The Book Thief • Context Clues

She decided to direct the play herself.

 

What does the word 'direct' mean?

• To show or point the way

• Very thin and bony or emaciated

• Very, very big or huge

• To make someone feel afraid or discouraged

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The argument escalated because they couldn't let go of petty grievances.

 

What does the word 'petty' mean?

• Very thin and bony or emaciated

• Small or unimportant, not a big deal

• Pretending to feel or have something

• To move from one place to another

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She was literally jumping for joy when she heard the good news.

 

What does the word 'literally' mean?

• Knowing or understanding something without explanation

• Being calm and balanced in actions

• Exactly as it is said or written

• To hide by blending in with surroundings

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She feigned excitement at the surprise party, even though she already knew about it.

 

What does the word 'feigned' mean?

• Small or unimportant, not a big deal

• Very, very big or huge

• Pretending to feel or have something

• Unlucky or unfortunate

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The skyscraper was a gargantuan structure that dominated the city skyline.

 

What does the word 'gargantuan' mean?

• Very, very big or huge

• A loud noise or uproar

• To move from one place to another

• Small or unimportant, not a big deal

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4