Fahrenheit 451 Part II Vocabulary

What does the word "subside" mean as used in the context provided?

• Increase in intensity

• Wear off or die down

• Rise to the surface

• Remain unchanged

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which word best describes being full of or abuzz with activity?

• Patronage

• Cadence

• Teem

• Sieve

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "patronage" as used in the example?

• Criticism

• Ignorance

• Approval and support

• Financial loss

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4D

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "cadence" refer to in the given text?

• A type of musical instrument

• The rhythmic rise and fall of the voice

• A sudden loud noise

• A pattern of rhyme

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "suffuse" mean as it is used in the example?

• To darken

• To enlighten

• To become overspread as with a fluid, a color, or light

• To dry up

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the purpose of a "sieve"?

• To cut objects into smaller pieces

• To mix ingredients

• To separate lumps from powdered material

• To store liquids

What does the word "retaliation" mean as used in the text?

• A) A method of peaceful resolution

• B) An action taken in return for an injury or offense

• C) A type of legal proceeding

• D) A form of agreement

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

According to the text, what is "strew" associated with?

• A) Organizing neatly

• B) Spreading by scattering

• C) Collecting items

• D) Cleaning up

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "divert" mean in the context provided?

• A) To confront directly

• B) To continue on the same path

• C) To turn aside; turn away from

• D) To accelerate

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is a "receptacle" as defined in the text?

• A) A tool for digging

• B) A type of vehicle

• C) A container used to put or keep things

• D) A musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4