f451 Part Two Vocabulary and Definitions Quiz

The criminal’s contemptible behavior made him hated by the entire community. What does contemptible mean?

• Worthy of respect

• Deserving scorn

• Courageous and brave

• Unnoticed or ignored

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The writer valued discourse because it allowed people to share ideas. What does discourse mean?

• A secret message

• A loud argument

• A meaningful conversation

• A scientific experiment

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The dictator’s tyranny made people afraid to speak out. What does tyranny mean?

• A system of oppressive control

• A peaceful society

• A fair and equal law

• A powerful storm

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Fill in the blank: The ancient Greeks often consulted an _______ for guidance.

• oracle

• astrologer

• philosopher

• priest

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Fill in the blank: The artist’s work was praised for its _______ qualities.

• aesthetic

• technical

• ordinary

• unimaginative

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Fill in the blank: He tried to _______ his decision to leave the company.

• rationalize

• justify

• explain

• defend

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Fill in the blank: The museum relies on the _______ of its members.

• patronage

• support

• attendance

• donations

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Fill in the blank: Use a _______ to separate the flour from the lumps.

• sieve

• spoon

• knife

• fork

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The king's __________ warned of an approaching disaster.

• advisor

• servant

• guard

• jester

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Many wealthy families provide __________ to young artists to support their work.

• scholarships

• grants

• loans

• investments

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4