Orpheus and Eurydice Vocabulary

What does "soothingly" mean in the sentence:

"If mortals argued in front of him, Orpheus would play his harp tenderly and soothingly."

• loudly

• calmly

• aggressively

• joyfully

Tags

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.4

What does "maidens" mean in the sentence:

"She was one of the loveliest maidens in the land."

• young women

• old ladies

• brave warrors

• wise elders

Tags

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.4

What does "charmed" mean in the sentence:

"His music charmed all spirits below into stillness."

• frightened

• enchanted

• annoyed

• ignored

Tags

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.4

What does "longed" mean in the sentence:

"He longed to glance over his shoulder just once to make sure, but he remembered Hades’ words and did not turn."

• hated

• needed

• desired strongly

• forgot

Tags

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.4

What does "cavern" mean in the sentence:

"Eurydice was still in the cavern below."

• mountain

• forest

• river

• cave

Tags

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.4

Match the following

• soothingly

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• charmed

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• maidens

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• longed

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• cavern

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Tags

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.4

Soothingly means ​ (a)   ​

• calmly
• loudly
• aggressively
• joyfully

Tags

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.4

Maidens means (a)   ​

• young women
• old ladies
• brave warriors
• wise elders

Tags

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.4

charmed means (a)  

• enchanted
• frightened
• ignored
• annoyed

Tags

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.4

Longed means (a)  

• desired strongly
• hated
• needed
• forgot

Tags

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.4