Act 1, Midsummer Night's Dream Vocabulary

Scenario: Michael has a particular skill at baking cakes, which can be best described as:

• Cunning

• Inept

• Routine

• Knack

Answer explanation

Michael's skill at baking cakes is best described as a 'knack' because he has a natural talent or ability for it.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Scenario: Gilbert has developed an extreme admiration, love, or devotion for the works of JoJo Siwa, often to the point of worship. What is this feeling called?

• Idolatrous

• Cloistered

• Discretion

• Melancholy

Answer explanation

Gilbert's extreme admiration, love, or devotion for JoJo Siwa's works to the point of worship is called idolatrous.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In a recent school project, Henry was noted for being skillful in deceit when negotiating roles. What word best describes this trait?

• Cunning

• Interlude

• Entreat

• Gallant

Answer explanation

The word 'cunning' best describes the trait of being skillful in deceit when negotiating roles, as it implies cleverness and deceitfulness in a strategic manner.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the word that matches the definition: Of imposing height.

• Sordid

• Eloquent

• Lofty

• Tawny

Answer explanation

The word 'Lofty' matches the definition of imposing height, making it the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the word that matches the definition: Cause to become.

• Render

• Relent

• Abjure

• Divide

Answer explanation

The word 'Render' matches the definition 'Cause to become.' To render means to make or cause to be in a specific state or condition.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the word that matches the definition: To prove more powerful than opposing forces.

• Prevail

• Confounded

• Lamentable

• Inevitable

Answer explanation

The word that matches the definition 'To prove more powerful than opposing forces' is 'Prevail'.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Definition: Something of little value or importance

• Rife

• Trifle

• Console

• Avarice

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Trifle' as it matches the definition provided, meaning something of little value or importance.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Definition: To become less severe or intense

• Repeat

• Relent

• Gallant

• Render

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Relent' because it means to become less severe or intense, which matches the given definition.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Definition: An intervening period or episode

• Austerity

• Console

• Interlude

• Interminable

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Interlude' as it matches the definition provided, which refers to an intervening period or episode.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Definition: Sternness or severity of manner or attitude. Choose the correct word that matches this definition.

• Edict

• Austerity

• Discretion

• Abjure

Answer explanation

The correct word that matches the definition of sternness or severity of manner or attitude is 'Austerity'.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4