Exploring Vocabulary and Themes in Fahrenheit 451

What is the meaning of the word "arose" as used in vocabulary?

• To fall down

• To get up or come into being

• To disappear

• To sleep

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following is a synonym for "detain"?

• Release

• Hold back

• Ignore

• Encourage

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

What does the word "drudge" refer to?

• A person who does hard, menial work

• A leader

• A machine

• A teacher

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Which word means "absolutely necessary or required"?

• Monotony

• Imperative

• Textile

• Toil

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the definition of "symbolism"?

• The use of numbers in writing

• The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities

• The main character in a story

• The order of events in a story

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What is the meaning of "plot resolution"?

• The introduction of characters

• The conflict in the story

• The solution or outcome of the main conflict

• The setting of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which of the following is a synonym for "profit"?

• Loss

• Gain

• Waste

• Spend

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

What does "textile" refer to?

• A type of food

• A fabric or cloth

• A building

• A vehicle

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word means "to work extremely hard"?

• Toil

• Detain

• Profit

• Precaution

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is a synonym for "monotony"?

• Excitement

• Variety

• Sameness

• Change

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4