Romeo and Juliet Vocabulary Practice 2

What does it mean if a decision is described as 'arbitrary'?

• Based on careful reasoning
• Based on random choice or personal whim
• Consistent and fair
• Well thought out and planned

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'antagonistic' mean?

• Indifferent and apathetic
• Actively opposing or hostile
• Friendly and supportive
• Eager to help others

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'antagonistic' mean in the context of the passage?

• Eager to cooperate
• Indifferent or neutral
• Actively opposing or hostile
• Friendly and supportive

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If someone is described as 'capricious', how might they behave?

• They are always cheerful
• They change moods suddenly
• They are very serious
• They are predictable and stable

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If someone is described as 'boisterous', how might they behave?

• Serious and thoughtful
• Calm and composed
• Noisy, energetic, and rowdy
• Quiet and reserved

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does 'capricious' suggest about a person's behavior?

• Calm and collected
• Prone to unpredictable changes
• Consistent and reliable
• Logical and rational

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If someone is described as 'despondent', how might they feel?

• Excited and joyful
• Hopeful and optimistic
• Hopeless and in low spirits
• Energetic and lively

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does 'despondent' imply about a person's emotional state?

• They are feeling indifferent
• They are feeling energetic
• They are feeling hopeless
• They are feeling joyful

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If someone is described as 'earnest', what does that suggest about their attitude?

• They are sarcastic
• They are joking and playful
• They are sincere and serious
• They are indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following best defines 'gall'?

• Respectful behavior
• Bold and disrespectful behavior
• Timid and shy demeanor
• Cautious and careful actions

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4