The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe Vocabulary

What is the definition of the word 'Acute' as used in 'The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe Vocabulary'?

• Sharp or very strong; intense.

• Dull or lacking intensity.

• Completely silent or mute.

• Extremely large or vast.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the definition of the word 'Dissimulation' as used in 'The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe Vocabulary'?

• Hiding your true thoughts or feelings.

• Expressing your emotions openly.

• Telling a scary story.

• Making a loud noise.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the definition of the word 'Sufficient' as used in 'The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe Vocabulary'?

• Enough to meet a need.

• Lacking in quantity.

• Completely unnecessary.

• Extremely rare.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the definition of the word 'Vexed' as used in 'The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe Vocabulary'?

• Annoyed or bothered.

• Excited or thrilled.

• Calm or peaceful.

• Joyful or happy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the definition of the word 'Profound' as used in 'The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe Vocabulary'?

• Deep or very meaningful.

• Shallow or superficial.

• Loud and noisy.

• Quick and fleeting.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the definition of the word 'Sagacity' as used in 'The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe Vocabulary'?

• Wise judgment or good thinking.

• Extreme fear or terror.

• Physical strength or power.

• Lack of interest or concern.

• A sudden loud noise.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the definition of the word 'Hearkening' as used in 'The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe Vocabulary'?

• Listening carefully.

• Speaking loudly.

• Running quickly.

• Ignoring completely.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the definition of the word 'Suppositions' as used in 'The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe Vocabulary'?

• Ideas or guesses that something might be true.

• Actions taken without thinking.

• Feelings of intense fear.

• Objects of great value.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the definition of the word 'Enveloped' as used in 'The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe Vocabulary'?

• Completely covered or surrounded.

• Partially visible or exposed.

• Quickly removed or taken away.

• Broken into pieces.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the definition of the word 'Refrained'?

• Held back from doing something

• Spoke loudly in public

• Ran quickly towards something

• Forgot something important

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4