Treasure Island Vocabulary

Front

What is a term for an English gentleman who owns lots of land?

Back

Squire

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Front

What is the term for a group of people?

Back

Company

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Front

What is the measurement equivalent to 3 miles long?

Back

League

Tags

CCSS.4.MD.A.1

Front

What term describes working, traveling, or living on the sea?

Back

Seafaring

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is the term for taking over a figure of authority?

Back

Mutiny

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Front

What is the role of a 'Squire' in the context of Treasure Island?

Back

A squire is typically a young nobleman who is a servant to a knight and may own land.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

Front

Define 'Company' in the context of maritime adventures.

Back

A company refers to a group of individuals, often with a shared purpose, such as a crew on a ship.

Front

What does 'league' refer to in nautical terms?

Back

A league is a unit of distance used in maritime contexts, equivalent to approximately 3 miles.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

Explain the significance of 'Seafaring' in the context of Treasure Island.

Back

Seafaring is crucial for characters in Treasure Island as it involves navigation, exploration, and adventure at sea.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

Front

What are the implications of 'Mutiny' on a ship?

Back

Mutiny can lead to a breakdown of authority and order on a ship, often resulting in conflict and danger.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2