Where the Red Fern Grows Vocab

What is the meaning of the word 'ferocious' as used in 'Where the Red Fern Grows'?

• Gentle

• Fierce

• Calm

• Timid

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

In 'Where the Red Fern Grows', what does the word 'determination' mean?

• Laziness

• Indifference

• Persistence

• Weakness

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which of the following best describes the word 'sacrifice' in the context of 'Where the Red Fern Grows'?

• Selfishness

• Generosity

• Greed

• Indifference

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What part of speech is the word 'swiftly' in the sentence: 'The dog ran swiftly through the forest'?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Adverb

• Verb

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

In 'Where the Red Fern Grows', what does the word 'legend' refer to?

• A myth or story

• A type of plant

• A historical event

• A famous person

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the synonym of 'courage' as used in 'Where the Red Fern Grows'?

• Fear

• Bravery

• Cowardice

• Hesitation

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which sentence uses the word 'mournful' correctly?

• The mournful music made everyone dance.

• The mournful dog wagged its tail happily.

• The mournful cry echoed through the night.

• The mournful sun shone brightly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the antonym of 'joyful' as used in 'Where the Red Fern Grows'?

• Happy

• Cheerful

• Sad

• Excited

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

In 'Where the Red Fern Grows', what does the word 'adventure' imply?

• Boredom

• Routine

• Excitement

• Fear

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following sentences from 'Where the Red Fern Grows' is an example of a simile?

• The night was as dark as coal.

• The dog barked loudly.

• The river flowed gently.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D