The Tell-Tale Heart Vocabulary

"His nervousness increased his acute sense of hearing."

What does acute mean?

• sharp

• small

• adorable

• happy

Which Dwight is vexed?

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"The old man on the mountain has much sagacity about life."

What does sagacity mean?

• complaints

• memories

• TV shows

• wisdom

Which of the following are refrained? Pick more than one.

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"It is good to be wary of strangers."

What does wary mean?

• kind

• angry

• careful

• give them a gift

"The actor's suavity helped him land many movie roles."

What does suavity mean?

• charm

• pride

• sarcasm

• silence

"The worker had the audacity to put the rude customer in their place."

What does audacity mean?

• shy

• boldness

• happy

• madness

"The teacher yelled more vehemently, but the students still could hear her over the noise."

What does vehemently mean?

• forcefully

• quietly

• happily

• sadly

Which of the following show gesticulations?

Pick more than one.

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“The football player was too nervous to participate in the school’s play because he was fearful of his friend’s derision.”

What does derision mean?

• support

• mockery

• feelings

• money