Grade 9 Vocabulary Quiz: 'Only Daughter'

What does the term 'anthology' refer to?

• A collection of selected literary pieces

• A historical document

• A single author's work

• A type of poem

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does 'hilarious' mean?

• Very sad

• Extremely funny

• Boring

• Serious

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of 'retrospect'?

• A physical activity

• A type of future planning

• A review of past events

• Looking forward

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

What does 'embroidering' mean in a metaphorical sense?

• To sew fabric

• To add exaggerated details to a story

• To create a poem

• To write a biography

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What are 'bouts' typically associated with?

• Long periods of rest

• Short periods of intense activity

• Daily routines

• Social gatherings

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does it mean to 'boast'?

• To ask for help

• To complain about something

• To remain silent

• To talk with pride about achievements

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does 'trickle in' imply?

• To disappear

• To leave quickly

• To enter gradually

• To arrive suddenly

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is an 'investment'?

• A type of savings account

• Putting resources into something for future benefit

• A casual expense

• A financial loss

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does 'throbbing' describe?

• A steady rhythm or pulse

• A calm state

• A quiet feeling

• A sudden shock

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does 'leisure' refer to?

• Time spent in traffic

• Time spent studying

• Free time for enjoyable activities

• Busy work

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4