You’ve probably learned several new words since you started reading Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Many of these words may have been specific to the historical setting of the novel, but others will most likely make an appearance in other more challenging texts that you read this year and next.
See if you can remember each of these word's definition before you click on it to reveal what it means.
unprotected physically or emotionally |
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showing a slight change that is nonetheless noticeable |
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very thoroughly, with great attention to detail |
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a character’s qualities and temperament |
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the ability to recover quickly, being flexible or tough |
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to change one’s mind or back down from a harsh decision |
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explaining or presenting an idea in great detail |
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distant, standoffish, not friendly |
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expressing humor in a mocking way |
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a paved public walkway |
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fought back in a similar manner |
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seeking to cause harm in return for an injury done to oneself or another |
Recognizing a word and knowing how to use it are two different skills. See if you can recall the context in which each of these words appears.
Which word does NOT involve inflicting harm on someone who has hurt you in a similar way?
Both retaliated and avenging have similar meanings. They mean "to seek revenge by acting out in a similar manner to someone who has caused you or someone else harm."
Both retaliated and avenging have similar meanings. They mean "to seek revenge by acting out in a similar manner to someone who has caused you or someone else harm."
Both retaliated and avenging have similar meanings. They mean "to seek revenge by acting out in a similar manner to someone who has caused you or someone else harm."
Which word could be used to describe someone who seems like a snob?
Someone who is aloof is standoffish, distant, and not friendly.
Someone who is aloof is standoffish, distant, and not friendly.
Someone who is aloof is standoffish, distant, and not friendly.
Which word describes something you would walk or ride your bike on?
You can walk or ride your bike on a promenade – a paved public walkway.
You can walk or ride your bike on a promenade – a paved public walkway.
You can walk or ride your bike on a promenade – a paved public walkway.
Which word best describes how cake artists add details to their creations?
Professional cake decorators generally do a thorough job and pay careful attention to each detail.
Professional cake decorators generally do a thorough job and pay careful attention to each detail.
Professional cake decorators generally do a thorough job and pay careful attention to each detail.
Which word best describes a baby bird who has fallen out of its nest and doesn’t know how to fly yet?
A baby bird out of its nest is suddenly much more exposed to harm.
A baby bird out of its nest is suddenly much more exposed to harm.
A baby bird out of its nest is suddenly much more exposed to harm.
Which word could serve as a synonym for the word noticeable?
The disapproval on your mother’s face during a parent-teacher conference may be perceptible only to you.
The disapproval on your mother’s face during a parent-teacher conference may be perceptible only to you.
The disapproval on your mother’s face during a parent-teacher conference may be perceptible only to you.
Which word describes how a specific person is likely to behave in any situation?
Disposition refers to the qualities and characteristics of a person or character, such as happy, friendly, or vengeful.
Disposition refers to the qualities and characteristics of a person or character, such as happy, friendly, or vengeful.
Disposition refers to the qualities and characteristics of a person or character, such as happy, friendly, or vengeful.
Which word means to back down or give in?
You have relented if you abandon an idea because of outside pressure.
You have relented if you abandon an idea because of outside pressure.
You have relented if you abandon an idea because of outside pressure.
Which word best describes Jon, who is tough and always bounces back after a difficult situation?
Jon has resiliency which means he is tough, flexible, and he can quickly bounce back.
Jon has resiliency which means he is tough, flexible, and he can quickly bounce back.
Jon has resiliency which means he is tough, flexible, and he can quickly bounce back.
Which word best describes Laci, who loves to describe her ideas in great detail?
To expound upon an idea is to go on and on about it.
To expound upon an idea is to go on and on about it.
To expound upon an idea is to go on and on about it.
Max is often sarcastic and tends to mock anyone who doesn’t agree with him. Which word best describes how Max probably speaks to his friends?
Max is acting wryly which means he has a sarcastic and mocking tone toward others.
Max is acting wryly which means he has a sarcastic and mocking tone toward others.
Max is acting wryly which means he has a sarcastic and mocking tone toward others.
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