Vocabulary in A Wrinkle in Time

What does the word 'tesseract' mean in the context of the story?

• A mythical creature from folklore

• Four-dimensional hypercube used for interstellar travel

• A new type of energy source

• A type of exotic fruit

Define the term 'camazotz' as used in the chapters.

• A planet controlled by IT enforcing conformity and sameness.

• A type of alien creature that lives on Camazotz

• A delicious fruit found on the planet

• A powerful weapon used by the characters

Explain the significance of the word 'nucleus' in the story.

• Represents the outer layer of the story

• Indicates the setting of the plot

• Signifies the antagonist of the narrative

• Symbolizes central core or focal point of the narrative

What is the meaning of the word 'ephemeral' in the chapters?

• Long-lasting and enduring

• Stable and consistent

• Lasting for a very short time or transient

• Permanent and everlasting

Describe the concept of 'wrinkle' as mentioned in the text.

• A wrinkle is a measurement unit

• A wrinkle is a type of fruit

• A wrinkle is a form of dance

• A wrinkle is a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or the skin.

What does the term 'propulsion' refer to in the narrative?

• Floating aimlessly

• Pulling something backward

• Stopping abruptly

• Driving or pushing something forward

Define the word 'subservient' based on its usage in the chapters.

• Obedient, submissive, or compliant to authority

• Rebellious

• Defiant

• Dominant

Explain the meaning of 'ephemeral' in the context of the story.

• Enduring

• Permanent

• Short-lived, fleeting, or temporary

• Everlasting

What is the significance of the word 'inexorable' in the text?

• Signifies something that is unpredictable

• Signifies something that is temporary

• Signifies something that is easily preventable

• Signifies something that is impossible to stop or prevent

Define the term 'disembodied' as seen in the chapters.

• Attached to its physical body

• Floating in the air

• Connected to multiple bodies

• Separated from its physical body or form.