Frankenstein Vocabulary

Frankenstein was an _________________ object before the lighting gave him life.

• Endeavor

• Inanimate

• Inhabit

• Convulsive

Producing or accompanied by convulsions (or spasms)

• Inanimate

• Inarticlate

• Endeavor

• Convulsive

What does the word "decayed" mean?

• gross; nasty

• decomposed; rotten

• boring; not interesting

• horrible; terrible

Frankenstein was an _________________ object before the lighting gave him life.

• Endeavor

• Inanimate

• Inhabit

• Convulsive

Producing or accompanied by convulsions (or spasms)

• Inanimate

• Inarticulate

• Endeavor

• Convulsive

What does the word "decayed" mean?

• gross; nasty

• decomposed; rotten

• boring; not interesting

• horrible; terrible

What is the meaning of the word "ardent" as used in Frankenstein?

• Indifferent

• Passionate

• Cold

• Uninterested

In the context of Frankenstein, what does "sublime" refer to?

• Ordinary

• Magnificent

• Simple

• Ugly

What does the term "perseverance" mean in the novel?

• Giving up easily

• Steadfastness

• Laziness

• Indifference

How is the word "melancholy" best described in the context of Frankenstein?

• Joyful

• Sadness

• Excitement

• Anger