The Tell-Tale Heart Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "acute" mean?

• unimportant

• Dull or slow to understand

• Mild and not severe

• Having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the meaning of "audacity"?

• Rude or disrespectful behavior

• Courage or bravery

• Quiet and reserved nature

• Fearfulness or timidity

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "foresight" mean?

• The ability to see far distances

• The action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future

• Lack of planning or preparation

• Immediate reaction to events

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the definition of "mockery"?

• Serious praise or admiration

• Teasing language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing

• Genuine compliment or flattery

• Silent observation

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "premises" mean?

• A single room or space

• A vehicle or mode of transportation

• A small piece of furniture

• A house or building, together with its land and outbuildings

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4C

What does "raved" mean?

• Talk wildly or incoherently, as if one were delirious or insane

• Speak calmly and rationally

• Whisper quietly to oneself

• Sing softly and melodiously

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "refrained" mean?

• Actively participated in something

• Stop oneself from doing something

• Encouraged others to join

• Spoke loudly and clearly

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

What is the meaning of "sagacity"?

• Foolishness or lack of judgment

• Physical strength

• Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment

• Lack of interest or concern

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.L.7.6

What does "vehemently" mean?

• In a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling

• Calmly and without emotion

• Slowly and without interest

• Quietly and without notice

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "vex" mean?

• Make (someone) feel happy and content

• Make (someone) feel excited

• Make (someone) feel relaxed and calm

• Make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5C