The Diary of Anne Frank Vocabulary and Context

Why does Anne use the word "splendid" on line 180, page 361?

• To show her admiration for the scenery around her.

• To demonstrate how much sh hates her pen.

• To express her gratitude for the gift of the pen.

• To emphasize the beauty of the pen.

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Read line 199-200. Who is Anne referring to when she says "the owner"?

• Her father

• Herself

• Her neighbor

• The store clerk

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Anne says "ends up at odds" on line 244, page 363? What does she mean by this?

• They end up in disagreement

• They end up disliking each other

• They end up in a fight

• They end up in a stalemate

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Anne says "I long for more than Father's affection, more than his hugs and kisses" on lines 273-274 on page 363. What does she mean?

• She wishes her father would show her more attention.

• She wishes her father would give her more money.

• She wishes her father would take her on more vacations.

• She wishes her father would give her more freedom.

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On line 63, Anne says that the others think she's insolent when she answers. Why?

• It is appropriate to challenge authority.

• She is not following the rules of etiquette.

• It isn't proper for a child to talk back.

• She is not showing respect for her siblings.

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Why does Anne say she sticks out like a sore thumb on line 95, page 358?

• She is loud and expressive where her sister and Peter are not.

• She is the only one wearing bright colors.

• She is the only one speaking her native language.

• She is the only one with a different hairstyle.

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What does the word 'melancholy' mean in the context of Anne's diary?

• A) Joyful

• B) Sadness

• C) Anger

• D) Excitement

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In Anne's diary, she often uses the word 'pensive'. What does 'pensive' mean?

• A) Thoughtful

• B) Careless

• C) Angry

• D) Happy

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Why does Anne describe her hiding place as 'claustrophobic'?

• A) It is spacious and open.

• B) It is small and confining.

• C) It is well-lit and airy.

• D) It is comfortable and cozy.

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What literary device is Anne using when she writes 'the walls have ears'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

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