The Drummer Boy of Shiloh Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'solemn' as used in 'The Drummer Boy of Shiloh'?

• Cheerful

• Serious

• Loud

• Confused

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'The Drummer Boy of Shiloh', what does the word 'tremor' refer to?

• A loud noise

• A slight shaking

• A bright light

• A strong wind

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word best describes the mood of the camp in 'The Drummer Boy of Shiloh'?

• Joyful

• Tense

• Relaxed

• Boring

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What does the word 'compassion' mean in the context of 'The Drummer Boy of Shiloh'?

• Indifference

• Sympathy

• Anger

• Fear

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Identify the part of speech for the word 'drummer' in the sentence: 'The drummer boy was nervous.'

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What literary device is used in the phrase 'the night was a drum'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

In 'The Drummer Boy of Shiloh', what does the word 'resolve' mean?

• To solve a problem

• To make a decision

• To break apart

• To confuse

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'courage' as used in 'The Drummer Boy of Shiloh'?

• Fear

• Bravery

• Cowardice

• Weakness

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the antonym of 'solemn' as used in 'The Drummer Boy of Shiloh'?

• Serious

• Joyful

• Quiet

• Calm

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the context of 'The Drummer Boy of Shiloh', what does 'anticipation' mean?

• Excitement

• Dread

• Expectation

• Surprise

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5