To Build a Fire Vocabulary

What does the word 'conflagration' mean in the context of 'To Build a Fire'?

• A large destructive fire

• A small campfire

• A type of snowstorm

• A gathering of people

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'To Build a Fire', what is the meaning of the word 'pall' as used in the story?

• A cloth spread over a coffin

• A dark cloud or covering of smoke

• A type of winter clothing

• A friendly gesture

Tags

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 protagonist's attitude in 'To Build a Fire'?

• Optimistic

• Cautious

• Reckless

• Joyful

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What does the term 'intangible' mean as used in 'To Build a Fire'?

• Unable to be touched or grasped

• Very cold

• Extremely valuable

• Easily broken

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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

In 'To Build a Fire', what does the word 'apprehension' signify?

• Excitement

• Fear or anxiety

• Confidence

• Indifference

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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 meaning of 'imperative' in the context of 'To Build a Fire'?

• Optional

• Necessary

• Unimportant

• Unlikely

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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

How is the word 'undulations' used in 'To Build a Fire'?

• To describe the movement of waves

• To refer to the shape of the land

• To indicate a type of clothing

• To describe a type of animal

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does 'peremptorily' mean in 'To Build a Fire'?

• In a commanding way

• Slowly and carefully

• With hesitation

• Joyfully

Tags

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 'To Build a Fire', what does the word 'monotonously' imply?

• In a varied manner

• In a dull and repetitive way

• With great enthusiasm

• In a musical tone

Tags

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 'smote' mean as used in 'To Build a Fire'?

• To hit hard

• To smile

• To run quickly

• To whisper

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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