WorksheetsDivergent Vocabulary #11
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the best definition of the word "staunch" as used in the context of Divergent?
To leak slowly
Loyal and committed in attitude
Easily influenced
To persuade by flattery
Which word from the list is a synonym for "flexible"?
Pliable
Staunch
Balm
Guttural
In the sentence, "Her voice had a guttural quality, making her sound fierce," what does "guttural" most likely mean?
High-pitched
Produced in the throat; harsh-sounding
Melodious
Whispered
Which of the following is the opposite (antonym) of "selfless"?
Generous
Altruistic
Selfish
Caring
If a character in Divergent is "honing" their skills, what are they doing?
Ignoring their abilities
Sharpening or improving their skills
Forgetting what they learned
Hiding their talents
Imagine a scene in Divergent where a character's fear "dissipates" after a friend comforts them. Explain how the author uses this word to show a change in the character's emotions. Use evidence from the context to support your answer.
The word "dissipates" shows that the character's fear increases.
The word "dissipates" shows that the character's fear slowly disappears, indicating they feel safer and more at ease because of their friend's support.
The word "dissipates" means the character's fear becomes stronger.
The word "dissipates" means the character ignores their fear.
A character in Divergent "wheedles" information out of another. What strategy are they most likely using, and why might this be effective in the context of the story?
They are using force, which is always effective.
They are using flattery or persuasion, which can be effective because it makes the other person feel valued or important, leading them to share information willingly.
They are ignoring the other person, which is effective.
They are being silent, which is effective.
Which of the following sentences best uses the word "balm" in a figurative way, as might be found in Divergent?
The balm healed her wound quickly.
His kind words were a balm to her troubled mind.
She bought a new balm at the store.
The balm smelled like lavender.
If a character's courage is "petering out" during a challenge, what is happening to their courage? Use reasoning to explain how this phrase affects the mood of the scene.
Their courage is increasing, making the scene more hopeful.
Their courage is staying the same, keeping the mood neutral.
Their courage is slowly fading away, which creates a tense or uncertain mood in the scene.
Their courage is being ignored, making the scene confusing.
Which word from the list means "to arrest or take into custody"?
Apprehend
Wheedles
Balm
Honing
