Unit 6 ELA 1-2

What does the term "atrophy" mean?

• The growth of new tissue

• The wasting away of the body, its organs or tissue

• The strengthening of muscles

• The healing of wounds

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

What is a synonym for "aversion"?

• Liking

• Attraction

• Distaste

• Affection

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

What does "equivocate" mean?

• To speak clearly and directly

• To speak ambiguously in order to mislead or deceive

• To speak loudly and confidently

• To speak softly and gently

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Which is the definition of "esoteric"?

• Commonly known and understood by everyone.
• Relating to ancient rituals and practices.
• Understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge.

• A term used to describe something very simple.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What is a "eulogy"?

• A speech or written tribute praising a person or thing, especially someone who has recently died

• A speech criticizing a person

• A humorous speech

• A political speech

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does "obtrusive" mean?

• Unnoticeable

• Hidden

• Intruding and offensive

• Pleasant

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the meaning of "officious"?

• Helpful and supportive

• Excessively forward in offering service

• Quiet and reserved

• Uninterested and detached

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is "onomatopoeia"?

• A type of poem

• The use or sound of a word that imitates or resembles what it stands for or describes

• A type of metaphor

• A type of rhyme

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which of the following is a synonym for "overt"?

• Hidden

• Covert

• Not concealed

• Secret

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does "scrupulous" mean?

• Careless

• Negligent

• Conscientious; attentive to details

• Sloppy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F