A Raisin in the Sun Act I Vocabulary

Mr. Linder offers the Youngers a _________ regarding the purchase of their house.

• tyrant

• haphazardly

• proposition

• assimilationism

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

What does the word 'assimilationism' mean in the context of 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

• A belief in maintaining cultural identity

• A belief in blending into the dominant culture

• A belief in economic independence

• A belief in political activism

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In 'A Raisin in the Sun', what is the meaning of the word 'proposition'?

• A suggestion or plan

• A type of plant

• A mathematical term

• A character's name

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

Which word best describes a 'tyrant' as used in 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

• A kind leader

• A cruel ruler

• A wise teacher

• A gentle parent

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

What does 'haphazardly' mean in the context of 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

• Carefully

• Randomly

• Quickly

• Secretly

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 'A Raisin in the Sun', what does the word 'vindicated' mean?

• Proven right

• Proven wrong

• Ignored

• Celebrated

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

What is the meaning of 'tentatively' as used in 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

• Confidently

• Hesitantly

• Angrily

• 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 'A Raisin in the Sun', what does the word 'furtively' mean?

• Openly

• Secretively

• Loudly

• Proudly

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 'neurotic' mean in the context of 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

• Calm and composed

• Mentally unstable

• Physically strong

• Emotionally detached

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

In 'A Raisin in the Sun', what is the meaning of 'beseechingly'?

• Demandingly

• Pleadingly

• Casually

• Indifferently

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