Fahrenheit 451 Vocabulary Pages 1-20

Match the following words with their definitions based on what you think they might mean.

• VIVID

• Silent and calm

• TRANQUIL

• Bright and colorful

• GENIAL

• Friendly and kind

• VENOMOUS

• Harmful or poisonous

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

Write a definition for the word 'SYMBOLIC' based on what you think they might mean. (a)  

• A representation of something else
• A literal interpretation
• An unrelated concept
• A direct action

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of the word 'MINSTREL' based on what you think they might mean? (a)  

• A medieval singer or musician
• A firefighter
• A book collector
• A government official

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of the word 'TIRELESS' based on what you think they might mean.

• A person who never gets tired

• A machine that operates without rest

• A relentless pursuit of knowledge

• An endless cycle of repetition

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the definition of the word 'FLATTERING' based on what you think they might mean.

• Pleasing or gratifying

• Deceptive or misleading

• Boring or dull

• Aggressive or hostile

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of the word 'BOULEVARDS' based on what you think they might mean.

• Wide streets in a city, typically lined with trees.

• Narrow alleys between buildings.

• A type of public transportation.

• A small park or garden.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the definition of the word 'IRRITABLE' based on what you think they might mean.

• Easily annoyed or angered

• Extremely happy and joyful

• Calm and composed

• Indifferent and uninterested

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the definition of the word 'SUBCONSCIOUS' based on what you think they might mean.

• A state of being fully aware and conscious

• A part of the mind that is not fully aware but influences actions and feelings

• A term used to describe a futuristic society

• A type of technology used in the book

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the definition of the word 'PULVERIZED' based on what you think they might mean.

• Reduced to fine particles

• Set on fire

• Made illegal

• Preserved carefully

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the definition of the word 'ACCUMULATED' based on what you think they might mean.

• Gathered or collected over time

• Destroyed or eliminated

• Ignored or overlooked

• Created or invented

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4