WorksheetsThe Tell-Tale Heart Vocab
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
If you have acute hearing you...
can't hear anything
have muffled hearing
have sensitive hearing
have difficulty processing what you hear
A person who displays _______ has a high opinion of himself.
audacity
foresight
vex
gesticulations
Someone with great foresight probably plans ahead.
true
false
What is the best definition of scantlings?
very little of something
small wooden beams supporting the floor
trash or litter left behind
energetic gestures
If you ________ someone, you have upset of confused them.
stifle
acute
vex
supposition
What is the best definition of vehemently?
mildly
effectively
vaguely
intensely
Which word describes the feeling that people express when they criticize or laugh at someone in an insulting way?
derision
audacity
suavity
hearkening
Which is the best definition of sagacity?
smoothness and politeness
to be cautious
intelligence and good judgement
giving careful attention
If you refrain, you...
speed up
hold back
continue at a normal pace
A wary person is probably...
cautious and careful
annoyed and grumpy
sad and upset
happy and energetic
The hiding of someone's thoughts and feelings is best described as...
dissimulation
cunning
suavity
audacity
A cunning person can best be described as...
angry and upset
bored and tired
bold and brave
clever and wise
What is supposition?
something that is never used
something that is assumed or taken for granted
something that is loved and cherished
Hearkening means to ignore and treat without care.
true
false
What is suspense?
a state or feeling of relaxed and content about what may happen
a state or feeling of excitement or anxious uncertainty about what may happen
a state or feeling of despair or sadness about what may happen
a state of feeling electric or exuberant about what may happen
