The Grapes of Wrath Vocabulary

Situation: A character feels a deep sense of sadness and loss after losing a loved one in a tragic accident. Which vocabulary word best describes this scenario?

• Bitterness

• Sorrow

• Ruthless

• Toil

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Situation: Despite their best efforts, a character finds themselves unable to forgive someone who wronged them, holding onto feelings of anger and resentment. Which vocabulary word best fits this situation?

• Bitterness

• Sorrow

• Ruthless

• Frantically

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Situation: A group of workers labor tirelessly in the scorching sun, sweating profusely as they plow the fields to cultivate crops. Which vocabulary word accurately describes their hard work?

• Bitterness

• Sorrow

• Toil

• Doomed

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Situation: Faced with imminent danger, a family hurriedly packs their belongings and rushes to escape the impending disaster. Which vocabulary word best captures their panicked actions?

• Bitterness

• Sorrow

• Frantically

• Doomed

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Situation: Despite warnings from experts, a group of explorers ventures into a dangerous territory, knowing they are likely to face a grim fate. Which vocabulary word reflects the inevitable outcome of their journey?

• Bitterness

• Sorrow

• Doomed

• Toil

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4