The Sieve and the Sand Vocabulary

What does the word "advantageous" mean?

• Harmful or unfavorable

• Helpful or favorable

• Confusing or unclear

• Slow or gradual

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 "bewilder"?

• To clarify

• To confuse very much

• To simplify

• To organize

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 "cadence" refer to?

• A type of dance

• A regular beat or rhythm

• A sudden stop

• A loud noise

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is "cowardice"?

• Bravery in difficult situations

• Fear that makes you unable to do what is right

• A type of courage

• A form of wisdom

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 "dismay" mean?

• To feel very happy

• To feel very worried, disappointed, or upset

• To feel very relaxed

• To feel very excited

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 is "filigree"?

• A type of music

• A decoration of delicate designs made of fine gold or silver wire

• A form of dance

• A type of painting

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 "infinite" mean?

• Having no limits

• Having a small limit

• Having a large limit

• Having a fixed limit

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 "insidious" mean?

• Causing harm in a way that is gradual or not easily noticed

• Causing harm in a way that is immediate and obvious

• Causing no harm at all

• Causing harm in a way that is loud and clear

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "manifest" mean?

• To be hidden

• To be unclear

• To be seen clearly or visible

• To be forgotten

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "mediocre" mean?

• Of excellent quality

• Of moderate or low quality

• Of high quality

• Of unique quality

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4