The Censors Vocabulary

Vocabulary

My best friend ________ me of breaking her iPod, but I

didn’t!

• accused

• argued

• discussed

• advised

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Vocabulary

Some people say that ________ are just friends you haven’t met yet.

• peers

• strangers

• coaches

• colleagues

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What is the meaning of the word 'censor' in the context of literature?

• A person who writes books

• A person who approves or suppresses content

• A person who reads books

• A person who sells books

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'suppress'?

• Encourage

• Promote

• Inhibit

• Release

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In the story 'The Censors', what is the main character's job?

• A writer

• A censor

• A teacher

• A lawyer

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does the word 'vigilant' mean in the context of 'The Censors'?

• Careless

• Watchful

• Lazy

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word best describes a person who is overly concerned with minor details?

• Meticulous

• Carefree

• Indifferent

• Reckless

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the antonym of 'approve'?

• Accept

• Reject

• Endorse

• Support

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In 'The Censors', why does the main character become a censor?

• To protect his country

• To intercept his own letter

• To earn money

• To gain power

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does the term 'self-censorship' mean?

• Censoring others' work

• Censoring one's own work

• Ignoring censorship

• Promoting censorship

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D