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English
9th
grade
Springboard 1.5 - Iron Chef Vocabulary from Marigolds
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- 1. Multiple Choice
What do you think the word juxtaposition might mean?
A comparison between like or as
The arrangement of two or more things for the purpose of comprehension
The arrangement of one thing for the purpose of comprehension.
A comparison between two unrelated words
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is a flashback in literature?
A process that author's use to answer questions
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An interruption or transition to a time before the current events of a narrative
An interruption or transition to a time after the current events of a narrative
- 3. Multiple Choice
In "Marigolds" by Eugenia Colier, she mentions the place she grew up which she calls a shantytown. What do you think shantytown could mean?
a run-down town in which most of the people are poor
an upscale town in which most of the people are rich
A town in the mid-west
A town in the south
- 4. Multiple Choice
At Canyon Springs, you might have heard of the word grit; what do you think it could mean in literature?
eyeballing the individual to determine if the assignment gets done.
a rainy afternoon
weakness, give up
toughness, determination
- 5. Multiple Choice
What do you think chary might mean?
generous, willing to do something
definition of cherry
extremely cautious, hesitant, reserved
kindness
- 6. Multiple Choice
Look at the word "inexplicable" for a moment, any idea what it could mean?
unable to be explained or understood
able to be explained or understood
dancing in the street with music
going to Starbucks
- 7. Multiple Choice
Think about the word "ostensibly" and think about what could this word mean?
means taking care of things
means doing what one says the person will
means showing up on time to places
means pretending to do one thing but really doing something else
- 8. Multiple Choice
What do you think that the word "exploits" could mean...
staying still
failure
to make good use of something, actions
inactivity
- 9. Multiple Choice
Look at the word "exuberance" and think to yourself what could it mean.
depression
extreme good cheer or high spirits
tiredness
apathy
- 10. Multiple Choice
You might have heard of the word "whittled" think for a moment on what it could mean...
cut and shaped from wood
cut and shaped from metal
cut and shaped from formica
cut and shaped from cloth
- 11. Multiple Choice
The Furies have been mentioned in stories for generations. Take a moment to see if you know what the Furies are...
In classical mythology, two spirits of compassion who granted wishes to the wise and good.
In classical mythology, two spirits of revenge who pursued and punished wrongdoers.
In classical mythology, three spirits of compassion who granted wishes to the wise and good.
In classical mythology, three spirits of revenge who pursued and punished wrongdoers
- 12. Multiple Choice
The word "squalor" has an interesting reputation. What do you think "squalor" means?
bad or dirty conditions
good and clean conditions
cluttered house but clean
suspicious
- 13. Multiple Choice
As one gets older, "contrition" could be a word that you become familiar with. Take a moment and guess what you think it could mean.
enjoyment over exploring new ideas
happiness or glee over life in general
sorrow or remorse for one's wrongs
establishing a routine
- 14. Multiple Choice
A word like "poignancy" might be confusing at first but take a moment to see if you can figure out the definition.
a strong, happy feeling
a strong, sad feeling
dinner time
running to Starbucks
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