THG Context Clues Chp 9

What does self-deprecating mean in the quote:

"Peeta manages to make people laugh with his self-deprecating humor"?

• Laughing at others in a rude way

• Making fun of oneself in a modest or humorous way

• Telling serious stories about oneself

• Acting overly confident and boastful

Answer explanation

In the sentence, 'self-deprecating humor' refers to making fun of oneself in a modest or humorous way. This type of humor is light-hearted and often endearing, contrasting with rudeness or boastfulness.

What does surreal most likely mean in the quote:

"The lights, the cameras, the extravagant set—all of it feels surreal, like I’m in someone else’s dream"?

• Realistic and ordinary

• Strange and dreamlike

• Dark and frightening

• Predictable and boring

Answer explanation

In the sentence, 'surreal' describes a feeling that is strange and dreamlike, suggesting an experience that is not grounded in reality. This aligns with the correct choice, 'Strange and dreamlike', as it captures the essence of the dream-like quality.

What does arduous most likely mean in the quote:

"The training sessions were arduous, leaving me sore and exhausted"?

• Fun and exciting

• Easy and simple

• Difficult and tiring

• Short and unimportant

Answer explanation

In the sentence, 'arduous' describes the training sessions as being challenging and demanding, which aligns with the choice 'Difficult and tiring'. The context of feeling sore and exhausted further supports this meaning.

In the context of humor, what does self-deprecating imply?

"Peeta manages to make people laugh with his self-deprecating humor."

• Boasting about achievements

• Making fun of others

• Joking about oneself

• Telling serious stories

Answer explanation

Self-deprecating humor involves joking about oneself, often highlighting personal flaws or shortcomings in a light-hearted way. This distinguishes it from boasting or making fun of others.

What context clue suggests that surreal means strange and dreamlike?

"The lights, the cameras, the extravagant set—all of it feels surreal, like I’m in someone else’s dream."

• "Realistic and ordinary"

• "Like I’m in someone else’s dream"

• "Dark and frightening"

• "Predictable and boring"

Answer explanation

The phrase 'Like I’m in someone else’s dream' directly implies a sense of strangeness and dreamlike quality, which aligns with the meaning of surreal. The other options suggest normalcy or fear, contrasting with the dreamlike aspect.

What does coax mean in the sentence:

"Effie Trinket tries to coax me into smiling more, but I feel too nervous to comply"?

• To force someone to do something

• To gently persuade someone

• To yell at someone until they obey

• To ignore someone’s feelings

Answer explanation

In the sentence, 'coax' means to gently persuade someone. Effie Trinket is trying to encourage the speaker to smile, indicating a soft and kind approach rather than force or yelling.

What does extravagant most likely mean in the quote:

"Caesar’s suit is an extravagant shade of blue, sparkling under the stage lights"?

• Simple and plain

• Excessive and flashy

• Cheap and dull

• Old-fashioned and boring

Answer explanation

In the sentence, 'extravagant' describes Caesar's suit as being more than just colorful; it suggests that the shade of blue is excessive and flashy, standing out dramatically under the stage lights, which aligns with the correct choice.

What does obliging most likely mean in the quote:

"Peeta is at least a little more obliging than I am, nodding and smiling when instructed"?

• Rude and stubborn

• Friendly and cooperative

• Nervous and awkward

• Careless and forgetful

Answer explanation

In the sentence, 'obliging' refers to someone who is willing to help or cooperate. Peeta's behavior of nodding and smiling when instructed indicates he is friendly and cooperative, making 'Friendly and cooperative' the correct choice.

What does demeanor mean in the quote:

"She has a friendly demeanor, which makes people comfortable around her"?

• A person’s outer appearance

• A person’s mood or behavior

• A person’s level of intelligence

• A person’s physical strength

Answer explanation

In the sentence, 'demeanor' refers to a person's mood or behavior, as it describes how she presents herself to others. A friendly demeanor indicates a warm and approachable attitude, making people feel comfortable.

What does assent mean in the quote:

"I give a slight nod of assent to show that I agree"?

• Agreement or approval

• Disappointment or regret

• Confusion or uncertainty

• Resistance or refusal

Answer explanation

In the sentence, 'assent' means agreement or approval, as indicated by the slight nod, which shows that the speaker agrees with what has been said.