Marigolds Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'poignant' as used in the context of 'Marigolds'?

• A. Deeply affecting or touching

• B. Unimportant or trivial

• C. Joyful and uplifting

• D. Confusing or unclear

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

In 'Marigolds', which word best describes the protagonist's feelings towards the marigolds?

• A. Indifference

• B. Resentment

• C. Admiration

• D. Curiosity

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'futile' as used in 'Marigolds'?

• A. Effective

• B. Useless

• C. Hopeful

• D. Productive

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does the word 'nostalgia' mean in the context of 'Marigolds'?

• A. A longing for the past

• B. Fear of the future

• C. Satisfaction with the present

• D. Indifference to time

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

In 'Marigolds', what does the word 'incongruency' refer to?

• A. Harmony

• B. Discrepancy

• C. Agreement

• D. Consistency

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which word from 'Marigolds' means 'to destroy completely'?

• A. Cultivate

• B. Eradicate

• C. Preserve

• D. Construct

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

What is the meaning of 'perverse' as used in 'Marigolds'?

• A. Reasonable

• B. Illogical

• C. Predictable

• D. Conventional

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

In 'Marigolds', which word describes a feeling of deep regret or guilt?

• A. Remorse

• B. Joy

• C. Indifference

• D. Pride

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

What does the word 'squalor' mean in the context of 'Marigolds'?

• A. Cleanliness

• B. Filth

• C. Wealth

• D. Order

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following words from 'Marigolds' means 'to provoke or annoy'?

• A. Soothe

• B. Irritate

• C. Comfort

• D. Calm

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4