A Chance in the World Vocabulary

What is the definition of "boogeyman"?

• A person or thing that is widely regarded as an object of fear.

• A parasitic flatworm that lives in the intestines.

• A person or thing that is considered a reasonable target for criticism.

• To put something in a safe or secret place.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following best describes a "tapeworm"?

• A person or thing that is widely regarded as an object of fear.

• A parasitic flatworm that lives in the intestines.

• A person or thing that is considered a reasonable target for criticism.

• To put something in a safe or secret place.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the term "fair game" mean?

• A person or thing that is widely regarded as an object of fear.

• A parasitic flatworm that lives in the intestines.

• A person or thing that is considered a reasonable target for criticism.

• To put something in a safe or secret place.

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 does it mean to "squirrel away" something?

• To put something in a safe or secret place.

• A person or thing that is widely regarded as an object of fear.

• A parasitic flatworm that lives in the intestines.

• A person or thing that is considered a reasonable target for criticism.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "fit to be eaten" mean?

• A person or thing that is widely regarded as an object of fear.

• A parasitic flatworm that lives in the intestines.

• A person or thing that is considered a reasonable target for criticism.

• Eatable; fit to be eaten as food.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the phrase "take it off their hands" mean?

• To go down to the cellar

• Unpleasant things that happen to you and that are not your fault

• Someone is no longer responsible for something or someone else has taken responsibility for it

• To start a rebellion

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the context of the provided material, what does "steal down to the cellar" mean?

• To go down to the cellar

• To take something without permission

• To encounter unpleasant things

• To start a rebellion

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the phrase "slings and arrows" refer to?

• To go down to the cellar

• Unpleasant things that happen to you and that are not your fault

• Someone is no longer responsible for something

• To start a rebellion

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the phrase "sows the seeds" mean in the context of the provided material?

• To go down to the cellar

• Unpleasant things that happen to you and that are not your fault

• Someone is no longer responsible for something

• To start a rebellion

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4