Tell-Tale Heart Vocabulary
Authored by Katherine Reid
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of the word Foresight?
An uncertain belief; an assumption or hypothesis
resist doing something; to stop oneself from doing something
rhythmic throbbing or vibrating (as of an artery)
The act of treating with contempt; ridicule or mockery
the ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What vocabulary term matches the following definition:
Troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
Vexed
Cunningly
Suavity
Derision
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following definitions matches the vocabulary term: Gesticulations
rhythmic throbbing or vibrating (as of an artery)
a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words
to utter a greeting or farewell to (past tense)
having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight; shrewd
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What definition matches the vocabulary term: Derision
(especially of a condition or feeling) decrease in vigor; to become weaker
the act of treating with contempt; ridicule or mockery
resist doing something; to stop oneself from doing something
a measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient, from happening
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the term Sagacity?
In a clever or deceitful way
in a cheerful or lighthearted way
the trait of having wisdom and good judgement
the quality of being charming and gracious in manner
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Match this definition with the correct term:
In a cheerful or lighthearted way
vexed
cunningly
gaily
sauvity
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the word: Suppositions
an uncertain belief; an assumption or hyphothesis
In a manner marked by quiet, caution and secrecy
resist doing something; to stop oneself from doing something
rhythmic throbbing or vibrating (as of an artery)
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
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