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 make noise

• To build

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

• Necessary

• Replaceable

• Expensive

• Valuable

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 'paradox' as used in 'A Sound of Thunder'?

• Contradiction

• Solution

• Mystery

• Explanation

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

• Flexible

• Weak

• Rigid

• Fragile

What part of speech is the word 'undulate' in the sentence: 'The ground seemed to undulate beneath them'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'infinitesimal' correctly?

• The infinitesimal elephant roamed the savannah.

• He made an infinitesimal mistake that went unnoticed.

• The infinitesimal building towered over the city.

• She felt infinitesimal joy at the news.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'primeval' suggest about the setting in 'A Sound of Thunder'?

• Modern

• Ancient

• Futuristic

• Urban

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

In 'A Sound of Thunder', what is the effect of using the word 'subliminal'?

• It suggests something is obvious.

• It implies something is below the level of consciousness.

• It indicates something is loud.

• It means something is colorful.

Which word from 'A Sound of Thunder' means 'to move in waves'?

• Stagnate

• Undulate

• Reside

• Oscillate