Sound of Thunder Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'annihilate' as used in 'A Sound of Thunder'?

• To create

• To destroy completely

• To build

• To ignore

In 'A Sound of Thunder', what does the word 'expendable' mean?

• Necessary

• Replaceable

• Valuable

• Irreplaceable

Which word best describes the mood created by the word 'tremor' in 'A Sound of Thunder'?

• Calm

• Excitement

• Fear

• Joy

What is the synonym of 'infinitesimal' as used in 'A Sound of Thunder'?

• Huge

• Tiny

• Loud

• Bright

In the context of 'A Sound of Thunder', what does 'paradox' mean?

• A statement that contradicts itself

• A simple truth

• A clear explanation

• A straightforward fact

What does the word 'resilient' mean in 'A Sound of Thunder'?

• Easily broken

• Flexible and strong

• Weak

• Rigid

Which of the following words is an antonym of 'stagnant' as used in 'A Sound of Thunder'?

• Active

• Still

• Unmoving

• Dormant

What does the word 'primeval' mean in 'A Sound of Thunder'?

• Modern

• Ancient

• Futuristic

• Recent

In 'A Sound of Thunder', what does the word 'undulate' mean?

• To move in waves

• To stand still

• To jump

• To fall

What is the meaning of 'subliminal' in 'A Sound of Thunder'?

• Conscious

• Below the level of awareness

• Obvious

• Loud