Fahrenheit 451 pg 1-20 vocab part 1

What does the term "venomous" mean?

• Harmless and non-toxic

• Capable of injecting venom; poisonous

• Friendly and approachable

• Sweet and pleasant

Which word describes something that represents a deeper meaning beyond the literal?

• Literal

• Symbolic

• Transparent

• Obvious

What is a "minstrel"?

• A type of bird

• A medieval singer or musician

• A modern-day poet

• A type of dance

What is a "flue" used for?

• To store water

• To conduct electricity

• A duct for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire

• To grow plants

What does "merely" mean?

• Extremely

• Just, only

• Very complex

• Highly significant

Which word describes someone who shows great effort or energy?

• Lazy

• Tireless

• Exhausted

• Indifferent

What is a "phoenix" in mythology?

• A dragon

• A mythical bird that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again

• A sea monster

• A giant

Which word means "easily broken or damaged"?

• Durable

• Fragile

• Strong

• Resilient

What does "flattering" mean?

• Criticizing harshly

• Praising or complimenting excessively, often insincerely

• Ignoring completely

• Disapproving openly

What are "boulevards"?

• Narrow alleys

• Wide streets in a city, often tree-lined

• Underground tunnels

• Small footpaths