Vocabulary: The Monsters Are Due Act 1

What is the meaning of the word "transfixed"?

• to be filled with joy
• to be confused and lost
• to be energized and active
• to be made motionless with amazement or horror

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of the word "repetitive"?

• Exciting and unpredictable
• Happening only once
• Happening again and again
• A mathematical pattern

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of the word "murmur"?

• To speak quietly
• To shout loudly with anger
• To speak clearly & confidently
• To write a secret message

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of the word "tremendous"?

• Very large or powerful
• Small and unimportant
• Slow and steady
• Hidden and secret

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of the word "screeching"?

• A deep and soothing voice
• A quiet whisper
• A high-pitched, sharp sound
• A type of musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of the word "repetitive"?

• Unimportant or unnecessary
• Completely random and unpredictable
• Something exciting and unexpected
• Happening again and again

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of the word "intimidated"?

• Feeling happy and confident
• Feeling frightened or nervous due to someone or something
• Ignoring an unimportant situation
• Feeling tired and uninterested

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of the word "optimisim"?

• A hopeful and positive attitude
• A fearful and nervous reaction
• A decision based on anger
• A misunderstanding between people

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of the word "instill"?

• To break or destroy something
• To take something away quickly
• To gradually introduce an idea or feeling
• To ignore something completely

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of the word "validity"?

• The weakness of an idea
• The truth or accuracy of something
• The confusion about a situation
• The popularity of an opinion

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4