Vocabulary • Ch 5 - Frankenstein • Context Clues

We are all mortal and will eventually pass away.

 

What does the word 'mortal' mean?

• Very sad or gloomy

• A comparison between two numbers or parts

• Very strong and intense pain or suffering

• A living thing that will eventually die

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The poor wretch was left alone and forgotten, without any hope of help.

 

What does the word 'wretch' mean?

• A safe place for people seeking protection

• To get sick again after getting better

• A person who is very unhappy

• Very sad or gloomy

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The proportion of students who passed the exam was higher than expected.

 

What does the word 'proportion' mean?

• A ghost or spooky phantom

• A comparison between two numbers or parts

• Adding flavors or colors to liquids

• Feeling tired or lacking energy

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The hiker had to ascend to the peak of the mountain.

 

What does the word 'ascend' mean?

• A person who is very unhappy

• To go up or climb higher

• To get sick again after getting better

• Loud, disorderly, and noisy commotion or disturbance

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She was filled with remorse after realizing the harm she had caused.

 

What does the word 'remorse' mean?

• Feeling sorry or guilty about something

• A comparison between two numbers or parts

• A safe place for people seeking protection

• Struggling to express thoughts or words

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4