Literary List 2

Which word describes someone who is easily irritated or annoyed?

• Boastful

• Petulant

• Pragmatic

• Contemplative

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What term is used for someone who is deeply or seriously thoughtful?

• Disgruntled

• Inflammatory

• Contemplative

• Poignant

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which word best describes a person who shows excessive self-importance?

• Boastful

• Contemptuous

• Pragmatic

• Petulant

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the meaning of the word "pragmatic"?

• Arousing powerful emotions

• Concerned with practical matters

• Expressing extreme scorn

• In a state of sulky dissatisfaction

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which word describes a feeling of extreme scorn?

• Poignant

• Disgruntled

• Contemptuous

• Inflammatory

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word "poignant" mean?

• Arousing powerful emotions, especially pity or sadness

• Easily irritated or annoyed

• Arousing to action or rebellion

• Showing excessive self-importance

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which word would describe someone who is in a state of sulky dissatisfaction?

• Inflammatory

• Disgruntled

• Boastful

• Contemplative

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does "inflammatory" mean in the context of emotions or actions?

• Deeply or seriously thoughtful

• Arousing to action or rebellion

• Concerned with practical matters

• Expressing extreme scorn

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4