Miracle Worker Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'miracle' in the context of 'The Miracle Worker'?

• A surprising and welcome event

• A type of worker

• A religious figure

• A scientific discovery

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which word best describes Helen Keller's teacher in 'The Miracle Worker'?

• Patient

• Impatient

• Indifferent

• Lazy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In 'The Miracle Worker', what does the word 'perseverance' mean?

• Giving up easily

• Continuing in a course of action despite difficulty

• Being lazy

• Avoiding challenges

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the synonym of 'obstinate' as used in 'The Miracle Worker'?

• Stubborn

• Flexible

• Easy-going

• Agreeable

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following words is an antonym of 'compassionate' as used in 'The Miracle Worker'?

• Cruel

• Kind

• Sympathetic

• Understanding

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word 'resilient' mean in the context of 'The Miracle Worker'?

• Easily broken

• Able to withstand or recover quickly

• Fragile

• Weak

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In 'The Miracle Worker', what does the word 'tenacity' refer to?

• Laziness

• Determination

• Indifference

• Weakness

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of 'empathy' as demonstrated in 'The Miracle Worker'?

• Understanding and sharing the feelings of another

• Ignoring others' feelings

• Being selfish

• Feeling superior

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word describes the relationship between Helen Keller and her teacher in 'The Miracle Worker'?

• Hostile

• Supportive

• Distant

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word 'innovative' mean in the context of 'The Miracle Worker'?

• Old-fashioned

• Creative and new

• Boring

• Unoriginal

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4