Emotive Language

What is the definition of livid?

• Furiously angry or very angry
• Excited
• Calm and collected
• Pleasantly surprised

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of pessimistic?

• Having a positive outlook
• Expecting the best outcome
• Being indifferent to outcomes
• Having a negative outlook or expecting the worst outcome.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of perplexed?

• Completely baffled or puzzled
• Clear-minded
• Enlightened
• Confident

What is the definition of dejected?

• Being content and satisfied.
• Feeling sad and dispirited.
• Experiencing extreme joy.
• Feeling happy and energetic.

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 agitated?

• Feeling calm and relaxed
• Being completely indifferent
• Experiencing extreme joy
• Feeling or appearing troubled or nervous.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of tenacious?

• To give up easily; lacking persistence
• To hold fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold on something.
• To be flexible and easily swayed
• To be forgetful and unreliable

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of indecisive?

• Having difficulty making decisions or being unable to make up one's mind.
• Being quick to make choices
• Having a strong sense of decision-making
• Always knowing what to do

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