The Crossover Vocabulary

very remarkable; extraordinary.

• Flaunt

• Opulent

• Phenomenal

• Assist

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In an attempt to improve her image, Melinda decided to be less ___________ an more compliant.

• orange

• phenomenal

• calamitous

• confrontational

The actor's performance was _______________, receiving praise from critics and audiences.

• acclaimed

• banished

• pulchritudinous

• flagrant

• estranged

Answer explanation

praised by a lot of people

The word 'crossover' in literature often refers to a work that appeals to multiple audiences. Which of the following is an example of a crossover book?

• A) A children's picture book

• B) A young adult novel enjoyed by adults

• C) A technical manual

• D) A historical textbook

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

In the context of 'The Crossover', which word best describes a character who is 'gregarious'?

• A) Shy

• B) Sociable

• C) Angry

• D) Sad

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'crossover' correctly?

• A) The crossover of the river was wide and deep.

• B) The novel was a crossover hit among teens and adults.

• C) She wore a crossover dress to the party.

• D) The crossover cable was used to connect the devices.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'phenomenal' as used in literature?

• A) Ordinary

• B) Extraordinary

• C) Unpleasant

• D) Simple

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the correct synonym for 'acclaimed'.

• A) Criticized

• B) Praised

• C) Ignored

• D) Forgotten

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following words is an antonym of 'flagrant'?

• A) Obvious

• B) Hidden

• C) Blatant

• D) Clear

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In literary terms, what does 'pulchritudinous' mean?

• A) Ugly

• B) Beautiful

• C) Average

• D) Unattractive

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4