Bridge to Terabithia Vocab

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What is the definition of 'stronghold' as used in the context of 'Let's find a place to build our castle stronghold.'?

Back

A fortress to protect against attack.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What does 'primly' mean in the sentence 'Wanda Kay smiled primly'?

Back

Stiffly formal.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What is the meaning of 'britches' in the context of 'Sitting in cold wet britches for an hour was no fun'?

Back

Pants.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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How is 'leaden' used in the sentence 'He raised his leaden body and stumbled out of the room'?

Back

It means weary.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What does 'idly' mean in the context of 'He wondered idly if cows were ever scared- really scared'?

Back

Casually.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is a synonym for 'stronghold'?

Back

Fortress.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

In literature, how can the word 'primly' affect the tone of a character's action?

Back

It can suggest a sense of formality or stiffness in the character's demeanor.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Front

What is the significance of using the word 'britches' instead of 'pants' in a narrative?

Back

It can convey a more informal or regional tone.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does the term 'leaden' imply about a character's physical state?

Back

It suggests exhaustion or heaviness.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Front

How does the word 'idly' contribute to the understanding of a character's thought process?

Back

It indicates a lack of urgency or seriousness in their contemplation.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3