TELL-TALE HEART VOCABULARY PART TWO

What is the meaning of the word 'stimulates' as used in the sentence: 'The steady ticking of the watch stimulates my nerves, making me more alert and restless as I listen in the silence.'?

• Made stronger or more intense

• Calmed down or soothed

• Ignored completely

• Weakened or diminished

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of the word 'refrained' as used in the sentence: 'Though I longed to laugh at my cleverness, I refrained and kept perfectly still.'?

• Ordered or directed someone to do something

• Stopped oneself from doing something

• Spoke loudly in public

• Ran away quickly

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of the word 'tattoo' as used in the sentence: 'The sound grew louder and louder—it was the tattoo of the old man’s heart beating beneath the floorboards.'?

• A rhythmic tapping or drumming sound

• A permanent mark made on the skin

• A type of musical instrument

• A kind of dance movement

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

What is the meaning of the word 'mark' as used in the sentence: 'I left no mark behind to show what had been done; every trace of the deed was gone.'?

• A visible impression or trace (not directly in the box, but this is the correct meaning)

• A unit of currency

• A type of punctuation

• A grade received in school

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of the word 'gaily' as used in the sentence: 'I spoke gaily, cheerfully and freely, as though I had nothing to fear.'?

• Cheerfully and freely

• Slowly and sadly

• Quietly and secretly

• Angrily and loudly

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

What is the meaning of the word 'precaution' as used in the sentence: 'My careful precaution of hiding the body beneath the floor made discovery impossible—or so I believed.'?

• A measure taken in advance to prevent harm (not directly in the box, but this is the correct meaning)

• A sudden feeling of fear or anxiety

• A tool used for digging

• A type of celebration or party

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

What is the meaning of the word 'waned' as used in the sentence: 'As the night waned, and the hours passed, my confidence began to fade.'?

• Decreased or diminished (not directly in the box, but this is the correct meaning)

• Increased rapidly

• Remained unchanged

• Became brighter

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of the word 'dismembered' as used in the sentence: 'When the work was done, I had dismembered the body and hidden each part separately.'?

• Cut off the limbs of

• Painted the body

• Cleaned the body

• Dressed the body

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of the word 'wary' as used in the sentence: 'I was wary of every sound, every creak of the house, fearing discovery.'?

• Cautious or watchful

• Excited or eager

• Careless or reckless

• Sleepy or tired

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

What is the meaning of the word 'labors' as used in the sentence: 'My labors were complete; I had finished my dreadful work with care and precision.'?

• Work or tasks (not directly in the box, but this is the correct meaning)

• Celebrations or parties

• Mistakes or errors

• Journeys or travels

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4