Vocabulary from 'The Tell-Tale Heart'
Authored by Janelle Harris
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "acute" mean as used in "The Tell-Tale Heart"?
Sharp or highly developed
Slow and dull
Weak and fragile
Calm and peaceful
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which vocabulary word means "to listen carefully"?
Hearken
Vex
Stifle
Suppositions
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of "vex"?
To bother or annoy someone
To hide one's feelings
To show wisdom or kindness
To be extremely ugly
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "dissimulation" refer to?
A hiding of one's true feelings or intentions
Energetic gestures or movements
Boldness or daring
Jeering laughter or mocking comments and looks
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If someone has "profound" insight, what do they have?
Deep understanding
Little value
Extreme caution
Disrespectful quality
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean to "stifle" something?
To smother or hold back
To show charm
To be extremely ugly
To make assumptions
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word means "beliefs or assumptions"?
Suppositions
Gesticulations
Derision
Vehemently
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
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