Monkey Paw Vocabulary
Authored by Andrew Bradfute
English
8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of “inescapable”?
Tendency to believe readily
Impossible to avoid or evade
Express one's sympathy
Lacking wit or imagination
Tags
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.L.8.4B
CCSS.L.8.4C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does “condole” mean?
To contort the face to indicate a mental state
To give up a claim or possession
To express sympathy on the occasion of someone’s death
To make amends for a loss or injury
Tags
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.L.8.4B
CCSS.L.8.4C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word means “a state of danger involving risk”?
Grimace
Fate
Peril
Resignation
Tags
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word means “tendency to believe readily”?
Grimace
Credulity
Compensation
Prosaic
Tags
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.L.8.4B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does “resignation” mean?
The act of giving up a claim, office, or possession
So lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
The ultimate agency predetermining events
Contorting the face to indicate a mental state
Tags
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.L.8.4B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does “compensation” mean?
Making amends for service, loss, or injury
Contorting the face to indicate a certain mental state
Lack of imagination
Expressing a desire or inclination
Tags
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.L.8.4B
CCSS.L.8.4C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of “prosaic”?
Influenced by charms or incantations
Lacking wit or imagination
Impossible to avoid
Contorting the face to show emotion
Tags
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.L.8.4B
CCSS.L.8.4C
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