Esperanza Rising Chapter 2 Vocabulary Game

Vocabulary Game

Esperanza Rising Chapter 2 Vocabulary

question 1/5

Define "Cluster" using the context below "She put the knife to it, and with a quick swipe, the heavy cluster of grapes dropped into her waiting hand.”

a group of similar things or people positioned or occurring closely together.

extend over a large or increasing area.

QUESTION 2/5

Define "Premonition" using the context below "Big pearls of blood pulsed from the tip of her thumb and she automatically thought, ‘bad luck.’ She quickly wrapped her hand in the corner of her apron and dismissed the premonition.”

not anxious or uneasy

a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.

QUESTION 3/5

Define "Nagged" using the context below. "Darkness would settle quickly and a feeling of uneasiness and worry nagged at her. Where was Papa?”

be persistently painful, troublesome, or worrying to.

a polite expression of praise or admiration.

QUESTION 4/5

Define "Sympathetic" using the context below. There are cattle grazing on the big ranches yet some peasants are forced to eat cats. Papa is sympathetic and has given land to many of his workers.”

not kind or helpful to a person in difficulties answer

feeling or showing concern about someone who is in a bad situation

QUESTION 5/5

Define "Distracted" using the context below. "Distracted, Mama paced at the window, each step making a hollow tapping sound on the floor."

unable to concentrate because one's mind is preoccupied.

the ability to concentrate their attention and effort on a specific task

Congratulations!

ResourcesMunoz Ryan, P., & Ryan, P. M. (2002). Esperanza Rising. Scholastic Press.TEKS:ELAR 5.3 Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking--vocabulary. The student uses newly acquired vocabulary expressively. The student is expected to: (B) use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the relevant meaning of unfamiliar words or multiple-meaning words; Animated Sketch Quiz Template on Genial.ly

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