There Will Come Soft Rains Vocabulary

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English
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9th Grade
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Hard
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Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the word 'silhouette' as used in the context of 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?
A dark shape or outline against a lighter background
A type of rain
A kind of plant
A type of building
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In 'There Will Come Soft Rains', what does the word 'paranoia' refer to?
A feeling of trust
A feeling of suspicion and mistrust
A type of weather
A kind of technology
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which word best describes the tone of 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?
Joyful
Melancholic
Humorous
Indifferent
Tags
CCSS.L.3.3A
CCSS.L.4.3A
CCSS.L.5.3A
CCSS.L.6.3A
CCSS.L.6.3B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the word 'obliterate' mean in the context of the story?
To create
To destroy completely
To paint
To build
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the story, what does the word 'tremulous' mean?
Shaking or quivering slightly
Very bright
Extremely loud
Completely still
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of 'cavort' as used in 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?
To dance or jump around excitedly
To sleep
To eat
To read
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the setting of 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?
A bustling city
A deserted house
A crowded market
A busy office
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
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