A Raisin in the Sun Act II Scene ii Vocabulary

What does the word "agitation" mean?

• High level of joy

• Emotional disturbance

• Loud, irritating sound

• Silent communication

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word means "good naturedly"?

• Deceptive

• Amiably

• Ludicrous

• Nonplussed

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of "catastrophe"?

• Tragedy; large-scale disaster

• Amusing or laughable

• Condition of being driven to take risks

• Disclosure of hidden information

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word describes someone who is "not discouraged"?

• Exuberant

• Undaunted

• Strident

• Nonplussed

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "facetiousness" mean?

• Joking or jesting; often inappropriate

• Worked at a task

• Refuses

• Stating clearly and distinctly

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word means "confused; stymied"?

• Nonplussed

• Gall

• Deceptive

• Revelation

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the definition of "pantomimes"?

• Loud, irritating sound

• Silent communication using hands and facial expressions

• Disclosure of hidden information

• Worked at a task

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word means "probably; reasonably supposed"?

• Presumably

• Desperation

• Rebuffs

• Enunciating

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4