Fahrenheit 451 Vocabulary

What is the definition of 'Stolid'?

• Showing little or no emotion; not easily excited

• A musician or poet

• A feeling of sadness

• Relating to small blood vessels

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of 'Minstrel'?

• A musician or poet, often referring to historical performers

• Showing little or no emotion

• A feeling of sadness

• Relating to small blood vessels

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.12

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the definition of 'Melancholy'?

• A) A feeling of sadness, often without a clear reason

• B) A musician or poet

• C) Showing little or no emotion

• D) Relating to small blood vessels

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of 'Capillary'?

• Relating to small blood vessels or fine tubes

• A musician or poet

• Showing little or no emotion

• A feeling of sadness

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of 'Proboscis'?

• A) A long, flexible snout or nose, often used metaphorically

• B) A musician or poet

• C) Showing little or no emotion

• D) A feeling of sadness

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of 'Proclivity'?

• A natural inclination or tendency to do something

• A musician or poet

• Showing little or no emotion

• A feeling of sadness

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of 'Odious'?

• Extremely unpleasant or repulsive

• A musician or poet

• Showing little or no emotion

• A feeling of sadness

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of 'Cacophony'?

• A) A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

• B) A musician or poet

• C) Showing little or no emotion

• D) A feeling of sadness

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the definition of 'Jargon'?

• Specialized language used by a particular group

• A musician or poet

• Showing little or no emotion

• A feeling of sadness

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the definition of 'Ravenous'?

• Extremely hungry or eager for something

• A musician or poet

• Showing little or no emotion

• A feeling of sadness

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4