Hamilton the Musical Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'revolution' as used in Hamilton the Musical?

• A sudden change in political power

• A type of dance

• A musical genre

• A scientific discovery

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

In the context of Hamilton the Musical, what does the term 'founding father' refer to?

• A father who founds a family

• A leader who helped establish a country

• A musician who creates a new genre

• A teacher who starts a school

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which word best describes Alexander Hamilton's personality as depicted in the musical?

• Timid

• Ambitious

• Indifferent

• Lazy

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the meaning of 'bastion' in the context of Hamilton the Musical?

• A type of musical instrument

• A fortified place or stronghold

• A dance move

• A style of singing

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In Hamilton the Musical, what does the word 'legacy' mean?

• A type of legal document

• Money left in a will

• Something handed down from the past

• A musical composition

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the term 'duel' refer to in Hamilton the Musical?

• A type of song

• A formal combat between two people

• A dance routine

• A political debate

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

In the musical, what does 'non-stop' imply about Hamilton's work ethic?

• He works continuously without rest

• He takes frequent breaks

• He is lazy

• He only works at night

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the meaning of 'orphan' as used in Hamilton the Musical?

• A child whose parents are deceased

• A type of musical note

• A dance style

• A political term

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CCSS.L.5.5C

In Hamilton the Musical, what does 'sacrifice' mean?

• To give up something valuable for a purpose

• To win a competition

• To perform on stage

• To write a song

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does the word 'resilience' mean in the context of Hamilton the Musical?

• The ability to recover quickly from difficulties

• A type of musical rhythm

• A dance move

• A political strategy

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4