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Which of the following best describes the setting of the passage?
Which of the following best describes the setting of the passage?
Ralph and Piggy are close friends in this passage.
Ralph and Piggy are close friends in this passage.
False (B)
What does the word 'proffer' mean in the context of the passage?
What does the word 'proffer' mean in the context of the passage?
An offer
Ralph's fear of being disappointed by the lagoon is a result of ______
Ralph's fear of being disappointed by the lagoon is a result of ______
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Match the following words and phrases with their definitions:
Match the following words and phrases with their definitions:
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The boys had to thread through the tangles of creepers like ______ needles.
The boys had to thread through the tangles of creepers like ______ needles.
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What does the word "pallor" mean in the context of the passage?
What does the word "pallor" mean in the context of the passage?
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The boys were eager to leave the shelter and go toward the bathing pool.
The boys were eager to leave the shelter and go toward the bathing pool.
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Match the following words with their definitions:
Match the following words with their definitions:
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What is the imagery used to describe the fire in the forest?
What is the imagery used to describe the fire in the forest?
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Which word best describes the boys' behavior in the forest?
Which word best describes the boys' behavior in the forest?
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The deep sea breaking on the reef created an ______ sound that was barely perceptible.
The deep sea breaking on the reef created an ______ sound that was barely perceptible.
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The word "festooned" in the context of the passage means "arranged in a straight line."
The word "festooned" in the context of the passage means "arranged in a straight line."
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What is the significance of the conch in the passage?
What is the significance of the conch in the passage?
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Which word best describes the "tangles of creepers"?
Which word best describes the "tangles of creepers"?
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Flashcards
Proposal
Proposal
An offer made for acceptance or rejection.
Disturbance
Disturbance
A violent disturbance can cause chaos or disruption.
Attention-grabbing
Attention-grabbing
Having a quality that draws focus or notice.
Anticipation
Anticipation
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Idleness
Idleness
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Ill-will
Ill-will
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Interpose
Interpose
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Relief
Relief
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Strident
Strident
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Incredulous
Incredulous
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Pallor
Pallor
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Pliant
Pliant
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Immured
Immured
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Hiatus
Hiatus
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Ebullience
Ebullience
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Meddling
Meddling
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Vicissitudes
Vicissitudes
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Susurration
Susurration
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Riotous
Riotous
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Creepers
Creepers
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Study Notes
Vocabulary in Context
- Acceptance/Rejection: A proposal offered for consideration.
- Acquaintance: The act of becoming familiar with someone, often through introductions.
- Disturbance: A disruption or upheaval.
- Efflorescence: A flourishing or blossoming, specifically of plants.
- Expectation: Anticipation or a feeling that something will happen.
- Idleness: Laziness or a lack of activity.
- Enmity: Hostility or antagonism.
- Interposition: Placing something between two things, creating separation.
- Irrelevance: Lack of bearing or connection to a topic.
- Mortification: Deep embarrassment or shame.
- Pallor: Unnatural lack of color, often in skin tone.
- Pliant: Easily bent, flexible.
- Secrecy: The state of being hidden or kept secret.
- Strident: Loud and harsh, often unpleasant.
- Susurration: A soft whispering or rustling sound.
- Tacit Consent: Agreement implied by actions rather than words.
- Upheavals: Violent disturbances or disruptions.
- Vicissitudes: Unexpected changes or shifts in circumstances.
- Incredulous: Disbelieving or skeptical.
- Ebullience: Enthusiastic and excited behavior, often boisterous.
- Hiatus: A pause, a break or gap in something.
- Festooned: Decorated with something hanging in a decorative drape.
- Martyred Expression: An expression of suffering or self-sacrifice.
- Savaged: Destroyed or altered with significant damage.
- Streaming: Flowing profusely or exceedingly.
- Unnatural: Not conforming to natural or typical patterns.
- Phantoms: Imaginary or unreal images, often of a disturbing nature.
- Specious: Appearing to be true or credible, but in fact deceptive or false.
- Effulgence: Brilliant shining or radiance, causing a dazzling light.
- Immured: Confined or imprisoned within something, often physically.
- Embossed: Having a decorated pattern raised above the surface.
- Eager Enjoyment: Strong feeling of pleasure or enthusiasm.
- Coarseness: Roughness or lack of refinement.
- Deception: Tricking, misleading or fooling someone.
- Delicate: Beautifully or subtly fine or intricate.
- Disappointment: Feeling of sadness because something failed to meet expectations.
- Enmity: Hostility or antagonism
- Inner Intensity: Intense feelings held within.
- Martyred: Suffering hardship or sacrifice.
- Obstinate: Stubborn, unwilling to change one’s mind.
Details from the Text
- A boy named Ralph: A twelve-year-old boy.
- Piggy: A significant character in the story.
- Lagoon: a body of water or inlet near a coast.
- Tropical Weed: Plants or algae found in warm tropical areas.
- Coral: Hard substance that forms reefs in shallow tropical or subtropical seas.
- Beach Pool: Shallow pools by the beach.
- Shell: A protective outer covering of specific animals.
- Conch: A large, spiral-shaped shell.
- Forest: A large land area covered with trees.
- Smoke and Flame: Indicating a fire or wildfire.
- Bathing Pool: A pool of water for swimming or bathing.
- Reef: A ridge of rock or coral that rises from the sea floor.
- Heat and Urgency: Suggestive of a stressful or intense environment.
- Pig: A non-human character or an animal.
- Creepers: Climbing plants.
- Dead Trees: Trees that are no longer alive.
- Platform: A raised area.
- Ground Beneath: The ground where people are standing.
- Turtles and Plants: Common features in the descriptions.
- Day-dream: An imagined series of events.
- Tropical Environment: An atmosphere and setting rich with warmth, plants, and wildlife.
- Blinding Effulgence: A dazzling glare.
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