The Pit and the Pendulum Vocabulary

Use the word "phantasmagoric" in a sentence that reflects its meaning in the story.

• The phantasmagoric scene was dull and lifeless.

• The phantasmagoric scene was a vivid and dreamlike sequence of images.

• The phantasmagoric scene was clear and straightforward.

• The phantasmagoric scene was realistic and mundane.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word 'pendulum' refer to in 'The Pit and the Pendulum'?

• A swinging weight

• A type of clock

• A musical instrument

• A type of bird

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the context of 'The Pit and the Pendulum', what does 'abyss' mean?

• A shallow pool

• A deep or seemingly bottomless chasm

• A small hill

• A narrow path

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Choose the correct synonym for 'agonizing' as used in 'The Pit and the Pendulum'.

• Comforting

• Excruciating

• Boring

• Relaxing

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of 'inquisitorial' in the context of the story?

• Friendly

• Questioning

• Indifferent

• Joyful

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word best describes the mood created by the word 'gloomy' in the story?

• Cheerful

• Dark

• Exciting

• Bright

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the term 'descent' refer to in 'The Pit and the Pendulum'?

• A climb

• A fall

• A dance

• A song

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In 'The Pit and the Pendulum', what does 'torture' imply?

• Comfort

• Pain

• Joy

• Peace

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does 'dungeon' mean in the context of the story?

• A luxurious room

• A dark prison cell

• A sunny garden

• A spacious hall

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following best describes the word 'horror' as used in 'The Pit and the Pendulum'?

• Delight

• Fear

• Calmness

• Happiness

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4