Freak the Mighty Vocabulary Practice

Front

What does the term 'regurgitate' mean?

Back

To spit back out.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What does it mean to be 'intruding'?

Back

Thrusting or bringing in without invitation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What does 'unvanquished' mean in the context of a battle?

Back

Not defeated; undefeated.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is a 'bulkhead' in a house?

Back

A door or hatch that leads to a room, often used for storage or access.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

How would you describe someone with a 'scraggly' appearance?

Back

Having a rough, unkempt, or untidy look.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What is the significance of vocabulary in understanding literature?

Back

Vocabulary helps in comprehending themes, character motivations, and plot developments.

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Front

How can context clues help in understanding unfamiliar words?

Back

Context clues provide hints or information surrounding a word that can help deduce its meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is the role of character development in a story?

Back

Character development shows how characters change and grow throughout the narrative.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does it mean to analyze a text?

Back

To examine the text closely to understand its meaning, structure, and themes.

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

A central idea or message that runs throughout a literary work.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2