Raisin in the Sun: Act 2 Vocab

What does the word "plaintively" mean?

• In a joyful and playful manner

• In a manner expressing sorrow or melancholy

• With great enthusiasm

• In a respectful and considerate manner

Which of the following is a synonym for "misgiving"?

• Confidence

• Doubt

• Happiness

• Approval

What does "facetious" mean?

• Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor

• Showing a high degree of intelligence

• Being honest and straightforward

• Displaying sadness and regret

"Deference" can best be defined as:

• Ignorance

• Humility

• Respect

• Aggression

Which of the following best describes someone who is "undaunted"?

• Easily frightened

• Not discouraged by danger or difficulty

• Uninterested and bored

• Quick to give up

Choose the sentence where "plaintively" is used correctly.

• She laughed plaintively at the joke.

• He spoke plaintively of his lost dreams.

• The crowd cheered plaintively for the winning team.

• The cat plaintively chased its tail.

Identify the sentence where "misgiving" is used correctly.

• She accepted the job offer without any misgiving.

• His misgiving about the trip made him pack extra supplies.

• The misgiving in his voice was clear when he spoke about the future.

• Both B and C are correct.

Which sentence correctly uses the word "facetious"?

• His facetious remarks often got him into trouble.

• The teacher's facetious tone made the subject easier to understand.

• She was always facetious, even in serious situations.

• All of the above.

Choose the sentence where "deference" is used correctly.

• In deference to her experience, we let her lead the project.

• He showed no deference to the laws of physics.

• Deference is not something he values in a friendship.

• A and C are correct.

Which of the following best exemplifies someone who is "undaunted"?

• A student who continues to study despite failing the first exam

• A runner who gives up after the first mile

• A writer who stops writing after receiving negative feedback

• A singer who is too nervous to perform on stage