Tuck Everlasting Vocabulary Review

What does the word "balmy" mean?

• Extremely cold and freezing weather

• Pleasantly warm or mild weather

• Heavy rainfall and stormy weather

• Dry and arid climate conditions

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

Which of the following is a synonym of "balmy"?

• Chilly

• Frosty

• Warm

• Icy

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

Complete the example sentence: "The balmy breeze made the ________."

• winter night colder

• summer day enjoyable

• ocean freeze over

• leaves fall quickly

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word "tangent" mean in the context provided?

• A) A mathematical function related to angles

• B) Straying from the main subject or focus

• C) A type of geometric shape

• D) A method of problem-solving

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which of the following is a synonym for "tangent" as defined in the learning material?

• A) Parallel

• B) Off-topic

• C) Relevant

• D) Similar

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "tangent" as taught in the learning material.

• A) The circle was drawn with a perfect tangent.

• B) The teacher asked the students to stay focused and not go off on a tangent during the class discussion.

• C) The tangent of the angle was calculated using a scientific calculator.

• D) The tangent lines intersected at the origin of the graph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does the word "oppressive" mean?

• Something that is liberating and freeing

• Something that feels really heavy, uncomfortable, or makes you feel weighed down

• Something that is easy to handle and manage

• Something that is uplifting and encouraging

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

Which of the following is a synonym of "oppressive"?

• Gentle

• Tyrannical

• Soothing

• Welcoming

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "oppressive."

• The oppressive rules made it difficult for people to express themselves freely.

• The oppressive weather made everyone want to go to the beach.

• The oppressive cake was light and delicious.

• The oppressive party was full of joy and laughter.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the definition of melancholy?

• A feeling of great joy and happiness.

• A feeling of deep sadness or sorrow.

• A state of confusion and uncertainty.

• A sudden burst of energy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4