Vocabulary Questions from The Book Thief

What does "Auspicious" mean?

• Unfavorable

• Conducive to success; favorable

• Uncertain

• Untrustworthy

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The term "Convivial" describes a setting that is:

• Hostile and unfriendly

• Friendly, lively, and enjoyable

• Quiet and dull

• Chaotic and disorganized

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

"Divergence" refers to:

• Similarity in opinion

• The process or state of diverging; a difference or variation

• Agreement on a topic

• A consistent pattern

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

An "Echelon" is:

• A type of food

• A level or rank in an organization or society

• A kind of weapon

• A place of worship

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"Emaciated" describes someone who is:

• Overweight

• Abnormally thin or weak, especially due to illness or lack of food

• Very strong and muscular

• Average-sized

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

To "Embellish" means to:

• Simplify a story

• Make something more attractive by adding decorative details

• Remove unnecessary details

• Analyze critically

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"Fervent" refers to a person who is:

• Indifferent

• Passionate and intense

• Calm and relaxed

• Uncertain in their beliefs

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "Gallows" refer to?

• A type of tree

• A structure for hanging criminals

• A type of clothing

• An ancient artifact

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A "Harbinger" is:

• A sign of good fortune

• A person or thing that signals the approach of another

• A type of food

• A form of entertainment

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"Innocuous" describes something that is:

• Harmful or offensive

• Uncertain

• Not harmful or offensive

• Very serious

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4