Coming Distractions Vocabulary

"Please focus on your work instead of talking to friends," said Mr. Banks. Focus means:

• Do many things

• School work

• Concentrate on one thing

• Camera

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

The movie was a huge success, and the director received many accolades. What does accolades mean?

• Criticisms

• Awards

• Tickets

• Scripts

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

The actor's performance was so compelling that the audience was mesmerized. What does mesmerized mean?

• Bored

• Confused

• Fascinated

• Annoyed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The film's plot was intricate, with many twists and turns. What does intricate mean?

• Simple

• Complex

• Boring

• Predictable

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

The director's vision was innovative, bringing a fresh perspective to the story. What does innovative mean?

• Traditional

• Creative

• Unoriginal

• Dull

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The protagonist's journey was fraught with challenges. What does fraught mean?

• Filled

• Empty

• Avoided

• Ignored

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

The movie's climax was intense and left the audience on the edge of their seats. What does climax mean?

• Beginning

• Middle

• End

• Highlight

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The actor delivered his lines with impeccable timing. What does impeccable mean?

• Flawed

• Perfect

• Late

• Early

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

The film's setting was picturesque, capturing the beauty of the landscape. What does picturesque mean?

• Ugly

• Beautiful

• Ordinary

• Dark

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The script was lauded for its witty dialogue. What does lauded mean?

• Criticized

• Praised

• Ignored

• Forgotten

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4