Vocabulary Matching
Between
Twixt
The city’s founders originally __________ the layout to reflect harmony with nature.
conceived
The Gettysburg Address redefined the Civil War as a struggle for this ideal.
Equality
The tone of a horror story is usually dark or eerie, while the mood may be described as this.
Suspenseful
When the families decide to take in an eighth member, who do they choose?
Mr. Dussel
In a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect
Dilapidated
Her __________ voice revealed how nervous she was before speaking.
tremulous
Sojourner Truth challenges the idea that women are too ______ to have rights.
Delicate
This type of argument recognizes the opposing side’s point of view.
Counterclaim
Who was Mr. Dussel’s first “patient” in the hiding place?
Mrs. van Daan
An interval or passage of time
lapse
After the heated argument, Maya needed some time alone in the ____________ garden to collect her thoughts and calm her nerves.
tranquil
The main character, in Across Five Aprils, Jethro Creighton, lives in this state.
Illinois
A claim without evidence is often considered just this.
Opinion
What is the name of Peter’s cat that is in hiding with them?
Moushi
Proper or usual state or condition
Kilter
The captain turned the ship hard to __________ to avoid the rocks.
starboard
Tom Sawyer tricks his friends into doing this chore for him.
Whitewashing a fence
“Jenna was a kind and generous person” is an example of what type of characterization?
Direct characterization
Who is the main source of food for The Franks and The Van Daans?
Miep
Brisk and cheerful readiness
alacrity
The movie critic described the documentary as ____________ and overly academic, causing many viewers to lose interest halfway through.
ponderous
True or false. In Letters of a Civil War Nurse, nurses had to deal with a lack of these basic medical supplies.
True
“Jenna helped the lost child find her parents and gave her a toy” is an example of what type of characterization?
Indirect characterization
What does Anne consider calling her diary when she thinks about publishing it?
Secret Annex