Bronx Masquerade Vocabulary & Academic Vocabulary

What does the word 'confide' mean?

• To share private or secret information; to confess

• To run quickly

• To build something

• To forget something

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of the word 'easel'?

• A type of paint

• A stand or frame for displaying artwork, etc.

• A kind of brush

• A painting technique

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Fill in the blank: An ______ is a stand or frame for displaying artwork, etc.

• easel

• canvas

• palette

• brush

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the meaning of the word 'hunker'?

• To move quickly from place to place

• To stay in one place and focus on a task for a period of time

• To shout loudly

• To forget about a task

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of the word 'masquerade'?

• a false show or pretense; an act or front

• a type of traditional dance

• a scientific experiment

• a rare gemstone

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What part of speech is the word 'masquerade' as used in the vocabulary list?

• Verb

• Noun

• Adjective

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'snicker'?

• A loud, joyful laugh

• A superior, partially-suppressed laugh; a rude chuckle

• A sad sigh

• A quiet whisper

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Fill in the blank: The word 'snicker' means a ________, partially-suppressed laugh; a rude chuckle.

• superior

• loud

• silent

• angry

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'tempted' as shown in the vocabulary slide?

• attracted to; appealed to; enticed.

• ignored; avoided; shunned.

• confused; puzzled; baffled.

• delighted; overjoyed; ecstatic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'tirade'?

• A short, happy speech

• A long, angry speech; an outburst

• A quiet conversation

• A written essay

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4