What is a synonym of "stately" that matches the part of speech (adjective)
Majestic, dignified
100
Give an antonym for "musty" that matches the part of speech (adjective)
Fresh, clean, current
100
Which sentence is most correct?
a. The criminal received a longer jail sentence because he premeditated the murder.
b. Premeditated is a horrible crime with a long jail sentence.
c. Premeditated murder deserves a longer jail sentence than an accidental killing.
c. Premeditated murder deserves a longer jail sentence than an accidental killing.
100
Name the speaker and significance of this quotation:
"God is dead!"
John Proctor is the speaker. He has lost hope after Mary accuses him of witch craft.
200
Give two meanings for the word "solace." (Hint: Consider parts of speech)
Comfort / relief (noun) or to comfort someone else (verb)
200
Give a synonym for "extirpate" that matches the part of speech (verb)
Destroy
200
Give an antonym for "destitute" that matches the part of speech (adjective).
rich, wealthy
200
Write a sentence correctly using the word "inopportune."
Example: The phone call came at the most inopportune time because I had to stop the shower and go downstairs to answer it.
200
Explain why Elizabeth comes to court in act three. How does her testimony damage John's case?
She comes to court as a way to prove John's accusation against Abigail. When Elizabeth lies (for the first time) she makes John's story look like a lie.
300
Describe the relationship between the words "ominous" and "omen"
When something is ominous, it is threatening, like a bad omen. An omen is a sense that something is going to happen.
300
Name two synonyms for "pinnacle," one for the literal and one for the figurative meaning.
Peak, high point (literal)
Climax, highlight (figurative)
300
Give an antonym for "explicit" that matches the part of speech (adjective)
Implicit, unclear
300
Give an example of something that is ironic.
Example: "nothing is written in stone" being written in stone, a firehouse burning down, an obese personal trainer
300
What important fact was Giles trying to tell the court? How did this eventually get him into trouble?
He is trying to tell the court that Thomas Putnam is accusing neighbors of witchcraft for their land. Since he will not give the name of his source, he is arrested in contempt of court and pressed to death.
400
Define venal
Marked by or open to corruption
400
Give a synonym for "brandish," matching the part of speech (verb)
To wave threateningly
400
Give an antonym for "deft" that matches the part of speech (adjective)
Unskilled, clumsy
400
Give an example of something that is often suppressed.
Example: a riot, laughter, appetite, etc
400
"I have given you my soul; leave me my name!" Tell the speaker and significance.
John says this to Danforth when he refuses to hand over the signed confession. It means by lying John has sinned, so he wants to at least protect his reputation in the village.
500
Define officious
Meddling; overly forward in offering services or assuming atuhority
500
Give a synonym for rampant, matching the part of speech (adjective)
Wild, uncontrolled
500
Give an antonym for accede that matches the part of speech (verb)
Disagree, resist
500
Use "comprise" correctly in a sentence. (Hint: word order is very important)
Example:
The girl's family comprises five people.
500
"Do that which is good and no harm shall come to thee." Tell the speaker and significance.
John says this to Mary while they are in court, encouraging her to tell the truth. It is ironic because harm does come to people who try to do the right thing.