The Highwayman-Vocabulary Enrichment

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of brandish?

• She brandished her diploma proudly at the graduation ceremony.

• The knight brandished his sword before charging into battle.

• He brandished his phone to take a picture of the sunset.

• The teacher brandished a new book for the students to read.

What sound would most likely be described as a clatter?

• A soft hum of a fan.

• The whisper of the wind.

• The crash of plates falling to the floor.

• The chirping of birds in the morning.

To strive for success means to:

• Put in great effort to achieve something.

• Give up after a few attempts.

• Ignore challenges and wait for results.

• Follow someone else’s lead without effort.

A tawny animal would most likely be:

• A bright green parrot.

• A brownish-orange tiger.

• A solid black panther.

• A completely white rabbit.

Which situation best describes a torrent?

• A slow trickle of water from a leaky faucet.

• A gentle breeze moving through the trees.

• A powerful waterfall rushing over the rocks.

• A quiet stream flowing through a meadow.

The knight brandished his sword to:

• Sharpen it on a stone.

• Show it off to a blacksmith.

• Wave it aggressively at an approaching enemy.

• Place it safely in its sheath.

The loud clatter outside made everyone:

• Turn their heads to see what happened.

• Whisper quietly to each other.

• Fall asleep peacefully.

• Sing along to a song.

If you strive for a goal, you are:

• Working hard to achieve it.

• Ignoring all effort and waiting for luck.

• Avoiding challenges and difficulties.

• Giving up after a small failure.

Which of the following is most likely to be tawny?

• A deep blue ocean.

• A golden-brown eagle.

• A shiny silver coin.

• A bright red apple.

A torrent of water would most likely occur:

• During a dry summer with no rain.

• After a heavy storm causes flooding.

• In a desert with very little water.

• When a small puddle forms after light rain.