8th Short Stories Vocab quiz
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What does the word "Despair" mean?
A type of facial expression
The complete loss or absence of hope
Filled with surprise
To gather or summon
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is the meaning of "Grimaced"?
A type of facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
Filled with sudden surprise
Causing dismay or horror
To be reluctant or wait to act
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What does "Astonished" mean?
To gather or summon
Filled with sudden and overpowering surprise or wonder; amazed
The direct opposite
Characterized by lack of movement
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is the definition of "Muster"?
To gather, summon, rouse
Causing dismay or horror
Secret or sly
A later or second thought
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What does "Appalling" mean?
The complete loss of hope
Causing dismay or horror
Filled with surprise
To be reluctant to act
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is the meaning of "Antithesis"?
The direct opposite
A type of facial expression
Filled with wonder
To gather or summon
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What does "Stagnant" refer to?
Filled with surprise
Characterized by lack of development or movement
Causing dismay
A later thought
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
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