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The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe Vocabulary

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

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1.

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

a)

Sharp or very strong; intense.

b)

Dull or lacking intensity.

c)

Completely silent or mute.

d)

Extremely large or vast.

2.

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

a)

Hiding your true thoughts or feelings.

b)

Expressing your emotions openly.

c)

Telling a scary story.

d)

Making a loud noise.

3.

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

a)

Enough to meet a need.

b)

Lacking in quantity.

c)

Completely unnecessary.

d)

Extremely rare.

4.

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

a)

Annoyed or bothered.

b)

Excited or thrilled.

c)

Calm or peaceful.

d)

Joyful or happy.

5.

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

a)

Deep or very meaningful.

b)

Shallow or superficial.

c)

Loud and noisy.

d)

Quick and fleeting.

6.

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

a)

Wise judgment or good thinking.

b)

Extreme fear or terror.

c)

Physical strength or power.

d)

Lack of interest or concern.

e)

A sudden loud noise.

7.

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

a)

Listening carefully.

b)

Speaking loudly.

c)

Running quickly.

d)

Ignoring completely.

8.

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

a)

Ideas or guesses that something might be true.

b)

Actions taken without thinking.

c)

Feelings of intense fear.

d)

Objects of great value.

9.

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

a)

Completely covered or surrounded.

b)

Partially visible or exposed.

c)

Quickly removed or taken away.

d)

Broken into pieces.

10.

What is the definition of the word 'Refrained'?

a)

Held back from doing something

b)

Spoke loudly in public

c)

Ran quickly towards something

d)

Forgot something important

11.

What is the definition of the word 'Seized'?

a)

Grabbed or took hold of suddenly.

b)

Let go or released gently.

c)

Ignored or overlooked.

d)

Explained in detail.

12.

What is the definition of the word 'Waned'?

a)

Became weaker, smaller, or less bright.

b)

Grew rapidly in size or strength.

c)

Remained unchanged over time.

d)

Shone more brightly than before.

13.

What is the definition of the word 'Scantlings'?

a)

Small pieces of wood used in building.

b)

Large metal beams used in construction.

c)

A type of decorative fabric.

d)

A measurement of liquid volume.

14.

What is the definition of the word 'Suavity'?

a)

Smooth, polite, and charming behavior.

b)

A rough and aggressive attitude.

c)

A state of confusion or disorder.

d)

A loud and unpleasant noise.

15.

What is the definition of the word 'Bade'?

a)

Told or ordered someone to do something

b)

Sang a song softly

c)

Ran quickly across a field

d)

Painted a beautiful picture

16.

What is the definition of the word 'Vehemently'?

a)

With strong emotion or force.

b)

In a slow and relaxed manner.

c)

Without any interest or enthusiasm.

d)

With careful calculation and planning.

17.

What is the definition of the word 'Agony'?

a)

Extreme pain or suffering.

b)

A feeling of great joy.

c)

A type of musical instrument.

d)

A place of relaxation.

18.

What is the definition of the word 'Derision'?

a)

Mocking or making fun of someone.

b)

Feeling deep respect for someone.

c)

Expressing gratitude towards someone.

d)

Showing compassion to someone.

19.

What is the definition of the word 'Hideous'?

a)

Very ugly or horrifying.

b)

Extremely beautiful or charming.

c)

Somewhat interesting or unique.

d)

Completely ordinary or plain.