House Taken Over English II Vocabulary

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of 'spacious'?

Bright; cheerful

Large; roomy (correct)

Dark; gloomy

Small; cramped

What does 'unvoiced' mean?

Spoken loudly

Announced dramatically

Not spoken out loud or expressed (correct)

Completely silent

What is the meaning of the word 'obscure'?

Well-known

Bright

Dark

Not well-known (correct)

What does 'recessed' mean?

Remote; set back Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'vestibule'?

Entrance room Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'muffled' mean?

Difficult to hear because something is covering and softening the sound Signup and view all the answers

To what social class do the brother and sister belong?

Upper class Signup and view all the answers

How is the behavior the siblings exhibit during sleep different from their behavior while awake? What does this difference suggest about their true reactions to the invasion of the house?

While awake the siblings are mostly quiet. At night the narrator flails about in his sleep; the sister talks in her sleep. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Terms

Spacious: Refers to a large and roomy space, indicating freedom of movement and comfort in an area.
Unvoiced: Describes thoughts or feelings that are not spoken aloud or shared, suggesting a sense of inner turmoil or hidden emotions.
Obscure: Pertains to something that is not well-known or is difficult to understand, often requiring further exploration to gain clarity.
Recessed: Characterizes a position that is remote or set back from the surrounding areas, creating a sense of separation or isolation.
Vestibule: Indicates an entrance room, often serving as a transition space between the outside and the interior of a building.
Muffled: A description of sound that is difficult to hear due to being softened or covered, implying a sense of barrier or distortion in perception.

Character Analysis

Social Class of the Siblings:
- The brother and sister belong to the upper class, evidenced by their leisure activities.
- Their hobbies, such as knitting and reading, highlight their affluence, as they have the luxury of time typically not available to those who work.

Behavioral Insights

Difference in Behavior During Sleep vs. Awake:
- When awake, the siblings display a quiet demeanor, suggesting a stoic exterior amid distress.
- At night, the narrator exhibits restlessness, while his sister converses in her sleep, indicating deeper fears and anxieties.
Implications of Behavioral Differences:
- The contrast between their calm daytime behavior and their troubled nighttime actions suggests a significant underlying fear regarding the invasion of their home.

Description

Test your knowledge of vocabulary from 'House Taken Over' in this English II flashcard quiz. Learn key words such as 'spacious' and 'unvoiced' along with their definitions. Perfect for students aiming to enhance their understanding of literary terms.