Volume 2 Ch 1 Vocabulary Do Now

What best describes the word "serenity" as used in the passage?

• Peaceful state of mind

• Deep sadness

• Intense anger

• Physical strength

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The word "augmenting" in the father's speech means:

• Decreasing gradually

• Making larger or worse

• Accepting quietly

• Moving quickly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "sacrilege" mean in Elizabeth's context?

• A religious ceremony

• A sacred offering

• A respectful action

• A disrespectful violation

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The word "inconstancy" as used by Elizabeth refers to:

• Loyalty

• Stubbornness

• Changeability

• Strength

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does "exerting" mean when the narrator joins Elizabeth?

• Relaxing completely

• Moving slowly

• Making an effort

• Giving up

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The word "precipices" in the passage describes:

• Mountain paths

• Gentle slopes

• Steep cliffs

• Rocky caves

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

"Sublime" in the context of the valley description means:

• Below average

• Awe-inspiring

• Dangerous

• Ordinary

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The word "depraved" in Elizabeth's speech means:

• Morally corrupt

• Physically weak

• Mentally stable

• Socially accepted

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"Solace" as used in Elizabeth's dialogue means:

• Punishment

• Warning

• Comfort

• Threat

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The word "pallid" describing the lightning means:

• Bright and fierce

• Dark and stormy

• Faint and weak

• Quick and sharp

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D