Where the Crawdads Sing Vocabulary

What does the word 'crawdads' refer to in the context of the book 'Where the Crawdads Sing'?

• A type of bird

• A type of fish

• A type of crustacean

• A type of plant

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In 'Where the Crawdads Sing', what does the word 'marsh' mean?

• A dry, sandy area

• A wetland area

• A mountainous region

• A forested area

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word best describes the tone of 'Where the Crawdads Sing'?

• Humorous

• Melancholic

• Joyful

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the meaning of the word 'solitude' as used in 'Where the Crawdads Sing'?

• Loneliness

• Happiness

• Anger

• Excitement

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the book, what does the term 'grits' refer to?

• A type of fruit

• A type of grain

• A type of meat

• A type of vegetable

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does the word 'lagoon' mean in the context of 'Where the Crawdads Sing'?

• A small freshwater lake

• A shallow saltwater body

• A deep ocean trench

• A fast-flowing river

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following best describes the setting of 'Where the Crawdads Sing'?

• Urban cityscape

• Desert landscape

• Coastal marshland

• Mountainous terrain

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What does the word 'forlorn' mean as used in 'Where the Crawdads Sing'?

• Cheerful

• Abandoned

• Busy

• Luxurious

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In 'Where the Crawdads Sing', what does the word 'tidewater' refer to?

• A type of drink

• A coastal area affected by tides

• A type of plant

• A type of fish

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the meaning of the word 'heron' in the book?

• A type of tree

• A type of bird

• A type of fish

• A type of flower

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4