Power and Influence (Macbeth) Vocabulary: (Words 1-15)

What does the term "ambiguous" mean?

• Clear and precise

• Unclear or having more than one possible meaning

• Easy to understand

• Direct and straightforward

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word describes a strong desire to achieve something, especially power or success?

• Courage

• Loyalty

• Ambition

• Injustice

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the act of using influence or power for personal gain, often by being dishonest or unfair?

• Loyalty

• Courage

• Corruption

• Morality

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does "dauntless" mean?

• Fearful of failure

• Fear nothing except failure

• Easily discouraged

• Avoiding challenges

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 the meaning of "equivocate"?

• To speak clearly

• To use ambiguous language that hides the truth

• To express emotions openly

• To make a firm decision

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 "grievance" refer to?

• A feeling of happiness

• A complaint about something seemingly unjust or wrong

• A sense of satisfaction

• An expression of gratitude

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 "injustice"?

• Fair treatment

• Something that is unfair or wrong

• Equal rights for all

• Justice being served

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does "loyalty" mean?

• Betrayal and deceit

• Faithfulness and supportiveness

• Indifference and apathy

• Selfishness and greed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is "morality"?

• A system of beliefs about what is right or wrong

• A lack of care about others

• A sudden urge to laugh when someone does something unexpected

• A lesson to be learned from someone else's failure

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does "provoke" mean?

• To calm someone down

• To call forth or make someone feel a strong emotion

• To ignore someone

• To avoid confrontation

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