The Nickel Boys Vocab 3 Quiz

What does the word "lurid" mean?

• Calm and peaceful

• Causing shock or horror; sensational

• Dull and boring

• Related to light

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CCSS.L.9-10.5B

What is the meaning of "truancy"?

• The act of studying diligently

• The act of staying away from school without permission

• The act of teaching others

• The act of participating in sports

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

What does "intonation" refer to?

• The speed of speech

• The rise and fall in the pitch of the voice during speech

• The volume of speech

• The clarity of speech

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of the following best describes the difference between "poignant" and "lurid"?

• Both mean causing shock or horror

• "Poignant" evokes sadness or regret, while "lurid" causes shock or horror

• Both refer to cheerful emotions

• "Lurid" is a synonym for "poignant"

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CCSS.L.9-10.5B

Given the sentence: "The student's truancy was noticed by the principal," what does "truancy" mean in this context?

• The student's excellent attendance

• The student's absence from school without permission

• The student's participation in class

• The student's leadership skills

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

In the sentence, "Her intonation made the story more engaging," what does "intonation" refer to?

• The words she used

• The rise and fall in the pitch of her voice

• The speed at which she spoke

• The length of the story

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which word would best replace "docile" in the sentence: "The docile puppy followed every command"?

• Stubborn

• Obedient

• Wild

• Aggressive

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CCSS.L.9-10.6

Analyze the nuance between "conjecture" and "hypothesis."

• Both are proven facts

• "Conjecture" is an opinion based on incomplete information, while "hypothesis" is a testable prediction

• Both are types of experiments

• "Hypothesis" is less formal than "conjecture"

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CCSS.L.9-10.5B

A student encounters the word "malinger" in a text. Which strategy would best help determine its meaning?

• Guess based on the length of the word

• Use context clues and look for root words

• Ignore the word

• Assume it is a positive word

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

Read the following sentence: "The judge's language was formal and technical, while the reporter's was more conversational." What does this suggest about the impact of word choice on tone?

• Word choice does not affect tone

• Formal and technical language creates a serious tone, while conversational language creates a more relaxed tone

• Both types of language create the same tone

• Technical language is always confusing

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4