The Little Prince Vocabulary

What is the definition of naive?

• an unreal figure; a ghost

• very realistic

• excessive pride

• innocent; unsophisticated

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

causing no harm, trouble , or annoyance

• Indulge

• infested

• Inhabit

• Inoffensive

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the definition of 'ephemeral'?

• A) Lasting for a very short time

• B) Eternal

• C) Unchanging

• D) Complex

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word best describes 'a person who is excessively concerned with minor details'?

• A) Meticulous

• B) Pedantic

• C) Carefree

• D) Naive

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the sentence 'The Little Prince was intrigued by the baobabs,' what does 'intrigued' mean?

• A) Bored

• B) Fascinated

• C) Ignored

• D) Frightened

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of 'conceited' as used in 'The Little Prince'?

• A) Humble

• B) Modest

• C) Vain

• D) Generous

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following words means 'to tame or domesticate'?

• A) Wild

• B) Subdue

• C) Cultivate

• D) Tame

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does 'melancholy' mean in the context of 'The Little Prince'?

• A) Joyful

• B) Sadness

• C) Anger

• D) Excitement

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'The Little Prince', what does the word 'absurd' mean?

• A) Logical

• B) Reasonable

• C) Ridiculous

• D) Sensible

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of 'solitude' as used in 'The Little Prince'?

• A) Loneliness

• B) Company

• C) Friendship

• D) Togetherness

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4