American Lit Vocab. Lesson 1

What does the word "jaded" mean?

• Fresh and energetic

• Worn out; dulled, as from overindulgence

• Excited and enthusiastic

• New and innovative

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 the meaning of the word "gist"?

• A detailed explanation

• The main point

• A minor detail

• An unrelated topic

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does it mean to "advocate"?

• To oppose strongly

• To ignore completely

• To recommend; to speak in favor of

• To criticize harshly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word "efface"?

• To create

• To obliterate; to wipe out

• To enhance

• To decorate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word describes "personal appeal or attraction; magnetism"?

• Ogre

• Efface

• Charisma

• Mesmerize

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

What does the word "ogre" refer to?

• A small creature

• A large monster; a frightful giant

• A friendly animal

• A mythical bird

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What is the definition of "mesmerize"?

• To confuse

• To hypnotize

• To frighten

• To amuse

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of the word "entity"?

• A cowardly and treacherous act

• To exchange words; to discuss casually

• Anything having existence, either physical or mystical

• The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people

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 the verb "bandy" mean?

• To exchange words; to discuss casually

• Cowardly and treacherous

• The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people

• Anything having existence, either physical or mystical

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word describes something that is cowardly and treacherous?

• Entity

• Bandy

• Dastardly

• Culture

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