Fast and Curious: "The Tell-Tale Heart" Vocabulary Take 3

Fast and Curious: "The Tell-Tale Heart" Vocabulary Take 3

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English

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term 'blather' mean?

Back

To talk long-windedly; to babble.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can one 'stifle' laughter?

Back

By restraining or suppressing it.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the meaning of 'sagacity'?

Back

Wisdom; good judgment.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to 'dissemble'?

Back

To pretend or deceive.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a synonym for 'stifle'?

Back

Restrain or suppress.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the importance of vocabulary in understanding literature?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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.

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