"Lamb to the Slaughter" Vocab Review

What is the definition of the word "merely"?

• In a violent manner

• Simply or only

• Exceptionally well

• At a specific time

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "punctually" mean in the context of time management?

• Occasionally

• At the last minute

• On time

• Rarely

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the correct definition of "exceptionally."

• Usually

• In a strange way

• More than average

• With violence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of "supper"?

• A midday meal

• A morning meal

• An evening meal

• A snack

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Define the term "violence."

• Calmness

• Physical force intended to hurt

• A peaceful protest

• A quiet conversation

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "peculiar" mean in the context of describing an object?

• Common

• Strange or unusual

• Very large

• Exceptionally beautiful

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the correct definition of "grief."

• A feeling of great happiness

• A state of confusion

• Deep sorrow

• A mild annoyance

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word means "simply or only"?

• Punctually

• Merely

• Exceptionally

• Peculiar

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Identify the term that means "on time."

• Grief

• Supper

• Punctually

• Violence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word is defined as "more than average"?

• Exceptionally

• Merely

• Peculiar

• Grief

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4