Crucible Vocabulary Acts III and IV

What does the word 'calamity' mean in the context of Acts III and IV?

• ordinary event or moderate inconvenience

• joyful event or great fortune

• disastrous event or great misfortune

• unimportant event or minor inconvenience

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of 'contentious' as used in Acts III and IV?

• Indifferent and apathetic

• Peaceful and harmonious

• Causing or likely to cause an argument or disagreement

• Friendly and agreeable

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the term 'indictment' mean in the context of the play?

• A form of apology

• A celebration of a victory

• A formal accusation or charge of a serious crime against a person.

• A type of musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is the definition of 'perjury' in Acts III and IV?

• The act of unintentionally lying under oath or providing false testimony in a court of law.

• The act of telling the truth under oath or providing accurate testimony in a court of law.

• The act of lying outside of a court of law.

• The act of willfully lying under oath or providing false testimony in a court of law.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

What does the word 'prodigious' mean in the context of the play?

• ordinary

• impressive

• mediocre

• unremarkable

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of 'quail' as used in Acts III and IV?

• a type of reptile

• a type of flower

• a type of fish

• a type of bird

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the term 'reprieve' mean in the context of the play?

• temporary suspension or delay of a punishment or sentence

• permanent cancellation of a punishment or sentence

• a formal apology or admission of guilt

• a reward or prize given for good behavior

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

What is the definition of 'sibilance' in Acts III and IV?

• The use of similes in the dialogue or language.

• The use of sibilant sounds in the dialogue or language.

• The use of onomatopoeia in the dialogue or language.

• The use of alliteration in the dialogue or language.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word 'transfixed' mean in the context of the play?

• completely mesmerized or captivated

• completely motionless or unable to move

• completely confused or disoriented

• completely energized or motivated

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the definition of 'vestry' as used in Acts III and IV?

• A type of religious ceremony performed in a church

• A room in a church where musical instruments are stored

• A room in a church where the clergy vest and where meetings are held.

• A type of clothing worn by the clergy during church services

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4