A Long Way Down Vocab

What is the meaning of the word 'melancholy' as used in 'A Long Way Down'?

• Joyful

• Sadness

• Excitement

• Anger

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word best describes the tone of 'A Long Way Down'?

• Humorous

• Melancholic

• Optimistic

• Indifferent

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

In 'A Long Way Down', what does the word 'contemplate' mean?

• Ignore

• Consider

• Reject

• Celebrate

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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 synonym of 'despair' as used in 'A Long Way Down'?

• Hope

• Joy

• Hopelessness

• Excitement

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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 of the following words is an antonym of 'resolve' as used in 'A Long Way Down'?

• Decide

• Determine

• Hesitate

• Conclude

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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 does the word 'solace' mean in the context of 'A Long Way Down'?

• Comfort

• Distress

• Confusion

• Anger

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'A Long Way Down', what is the meaning of 'epiphany'?

• Confusion

• Realization

• Ignorance

• Forgetfulness

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which word from 'A Long Way Down' means 'to ponder deeply'?

• Skim

• Reflect

• Ignore

• Dismiss

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the meaning of 'catharsis' as used in 'A Long Way Down'?

• Suppression

• Release

• Retention

• Concealment

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

In 'A Long Way Down', what does 'ambivalence' mean?

• Certainty

• Indecision

• Confidence

• Clarity

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4