All The Light Vocabulary

What does "Blitzkrieg" refer to?

• A peaceful negotiation

• A rapid and intense military attack

• A type of musical composition

• A method of farming

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is a "Cloister"?

• A type of weapon

• A place of religious seclusion

• A musical term

• An ancient manuscript

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following best describes "Dissonance"?

• Harmony in music

• A lack of harmony among musical notes

• A type of dance

• A feeling of joy

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The term "Echelon" refers to:

• A level or rank in an organization

• A type of architecture

• A style of painting

• A specific military tactic

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

To "Embellish" means to:

• Simplify a story

• Make something more attractive with decorative details

• Remove unnecessary information

• Analyze a piece of literature

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

An "Enigma" is:

• A simple explanation

• A person or thing that is mysterious or puzzling

• A type of food

• A common object

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "Furtive" imply?

• Open and honest

• Attempting to avoid notice or attention

• Loud and boisterous

• Very clear and obvious

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

To "Glean" means to:

• Destroy completely

• Gather information bit by bit

• Overlook details

• Speak in public

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The word "Imperceptible" means:

• Easily noticeable

• Impossible to perceive

• Very loud

• Bright and shiny

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"Incessant" refers to something that is:

• Brief and short-lived

• Continuous without pause or interruption

• Very exciting

• Rarely seen

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4