Miracle Worker Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'ardent' as used in 'The Miracle Worker'?

• Passionate

• Indifferent

• Lazy

• Calm

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word best describes Helen Keller's attitude in 'The Miracle Worker'?

• Resilient

• Defeated

• Apathetic

• Timid

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

In 'The Miracle Worker', what does the word 'tenacity' mean?

• Persistence

• Weakness

• Fear

• Confusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the synonym of 'obstinate' as used in 'The Miracle Worker'?

• Stubborn

• Flexible

• Gentle

• Agreeable

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which of the following words is an antonym of 'compassionate' as used in 'The Miracle Worker'?

• Cruel

• Kind

• Sympathetic

• Understanding

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word 'indomitable' mean in the context of 'The Miracle Worker'?

• Unconquerable

• Defeated

• Submissive

• Fragile

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'The Miracle Worker', which word means the same as 'perseverance'?

• Determination

• Surrender

• Indifference

• Neglect

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of 'empathy' as portrayed in 'The Miracle Worker'?

• Understanding

• Ignorance

• Apathy

• Disinterest

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word from 'The Miracle Worker' means 'to communicate without words'?

• Gesture

• Speak

• Write

• Shout

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What does the word 'resilient' mean in the context of 'The Miracle Worker'?

• Able to recover quickly

• Easily broken

• Weak

• Rigid

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4