Vocabulary pages 142-179

What does the word "coincidence" mean?

• A planned event

• A secret code

• A random occurrence of events happening at the same time by chance

• A type of scientific experiment

What does "glinting" mean?

• Moving slowly

• Shining with small flashes of light

• Laughing loudly

• Falling quickly

Which sentence uses "silhouette" correctly?

• The silhouette of the cake was delicious.

• She painted the silhouette of the mountain against the sunset.

• He read a book on the history of silhouettes.

• The farmer harvested the silhouettes in the fall.

Identify the sentence where "coincidence" is used to show understanding of its meaning.

• It was a coincidence that they wore the same dress.

• The coincidence of the engine made the car go faster.

• She baked a coincidence for dessert.

• The coincidence in his voice was soothing.

What does "resurrection" imply in a literary context?

• The act of answering a phone call

• The process of making a cup of tea

• The act of bringing someone or something back to life

• The process of painting a house

Choose the sentence where "glinting" enhances the imagery.

• The car was glinting in the parking lot.

• The glinting stars provided just enough light to see by.

• He was glinting his eyes in confusion.

• The recipe called for two cups of glinting sugar.

Which of the following best describes a "silhouette"?

• A detailed painting

• A loud noise

• A dark shape and outline of someone or something visible against a lighter background

• A type of dance

In which scenario would the term "coincidence" most likely be used?

• When a student studies hard and passes a test

• When two friends randomly meet in a city neither lives in

• When a chef follows a recipe and the dish turns out as expected

• When a singer practices daily and improves

What is the effect of using "glinting" to describe an object in a story?

• It suggests the object is moving quickly.

• It indicates the object is very large.

• It implies the object is reflecting light in small, bright flashes.

• It means the object is making a loud noise.