"To A Mouse" Poem Vocabulary

What does the word "sleek" mean?

• Rough and dull

• Smooth and shiny

• Old and rusty

• Bumpy and uneven

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "timorous"?

• Brave and bold

• Fearful or shy

• Loud and noisy

• Calm and relaxed

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "cowering" mean?

• Standing tall and proud

• Shrinking back in fear

• Laughing loudly

• Running very fast

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of "dominion"?

• To lose control

• Control over something

• A small piece of land

• A type of government

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "thieve" mean?

• To give something

• To steal something

• To break something

• To fix something

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of "fragile"?

• Easily fixed

• Easily broken

• Heavy and solid

• Flexible and bendable

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "bleak" mean?

• Dark and scary

• Gloomy and without hope

• Warm and inviting

• Colorful and vibrant

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the definition of "ensue"?

• To prevent something

• The result of something

• To start something

• To end something

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "ploughshare" refer to?

• A type of animal used in farming

• A sharp blade of a farming tool

• A musical instrument frequently used in country music

• A rough piece of clothing

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "flimsy"?

• Strong and sturdy

• Weak and easily broken

• Heavy and thick

• Large and difficult to carry

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4