The Necklace Introduction to Vocab

what kind of story is "The Necklace"?

• A poem about love and loss.
• A fairy tale about a magical necklace.
• A novel set in the 19th century.
• A realistic short story

Who is the author of "The Necklace"?

• Leo Tolstoy

• Guy de Maupassant

• Charles Dickens

• Jane Austen

What is the main theme of "The Necklace" based on the vocabulary words we explored?

• The power of friendship

• The importance of honesty

• The consequences of vanity

• The value of hard work

What is the definition of Elegant?

• Elegant refers to something that is cheap and unattractive.
• Elegant means being overly complicated and difficult to understand.
• Elegant is a term used to describe something that is loud and flashy.
• Elegant means pleasingly graceful and stylish.

What is the definition of modest?

• Modest refers to a lavish and extravagant lifestyle.
• Modest is a term used to describe someone who is always loud and attention-seeking.
• Modest means having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, or abilities.
• Modest means being confident and shy at the same time.

What is the definition of frugal?

• Frugal means being wasteful.

• Frugal refers to spending.

• Frugal is a term used for luxurious living.
• Frugal means being economical or avoiding waste.

What is the definition of haste?

• Haste means to do something with great care.
• Haste refers to a state of relaxation.
• Haste is the act of doing something quickly.
• Haste is the act of taking your time.

What is the definition of obligation?

• An obligation is a choice.

• An obligation is a type of investment.

• An obligation is a duty to perform a certain action.

• An obligation is a casual suggestion.

What is the definition of adorn?

• To simplify an item by stripping away excess features.
• To create a functional object without decoration.
• To remove beauty from something.
• To add beauty or decoration to something.

What is the definition of gallant?

• Timid and reserved; shy.
• Weak and cowardly; fearful.
• Brave and chivalrous; courteous.
• Rude and disrespectful; impolite.