Letter from Birmingham Jail Vocabulary

communication by exchanging letters with someone

• chagrin

• comatose

• correspondence

• chiplo

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 consented as used in paragraph 2?

• official permission or approval

• aware

• to cause something to happen

• agreed

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 cognizant as used in paragraph 4?

• conforming to what has always been

• agreed

• aware

• a complete stop of a certain activity

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 is the meaning of the word 'sanctimonious' as used in 'Letter from Birmingham Jail'?

• A) Humble

• B) Self-righteous

• C) Generous

• D) Indifferent

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

In the context of 'Letter from Birmingham Jail', what does the word 'moratorium' mean?

• A) A temporary prohibition

• B) A permanent ban

• C) A celebration

• D) A legal document

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

Which word best describes the tone of 'Letter from Birmingham Jail'?

• A) Apathetic

• B) Indignant

• C) Joyful

• D) Sarcastic

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'cognizant' mean in the context of 'Letter from Birmingham Jail'?

• A) Unaware

• B) Aware

• C) Forgetful

• D) Ignorant

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

In 'Letter from Birmingham Jail', what does the word 'complacency' refer to?

• A) Satisfaction with the status quo

• B) Urgency for change

• C) Anger and frustration

• D) Joy and happiness

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 is the meaning of 'precipitate' as used in 'Letter from Birmingham Jail'?

• A) To cause to happen suddenly

• B) To slow down

• C) To prevent

• D) To ignore

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'Letter from Birmingham Jail', what does 'interrelatedness' imply?

• A) Independence

• B) Connection

• C) Isolation

• D) Separation

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3