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Book Summary For Pride and Prejudice

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  • Common Core alignment to "Reading: Literature and Subject-related Content" is to 3 key phrases: "Particular Topic", "Context" and "Reading Literature". CCSS Alignment Strand Numbers for Specific Grades: Particular Topic: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: 4.6. 5.6, 6.6, 7.6, 8.6, 9-10.6, 11-12.6 Context: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: 2.4a, 3.4a, 4.4a, 5.4a, 6.4a, 7.4a, 8.4a, 9-10.4a, 11-12.4a Reading: Literature: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: RL.2.4, RL.3.4, RL.4.4. RL.5.4, RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.4, RL.11-12.4 Reading: Informational Text: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: RI.2.4, RI.3.4, RI.4.4. RI.5.4, RI.6.4, RI.7.4, RI.8.4, RI.9-10.4, RI.11-12.4
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A vocabulary word list for Pride and Prejudice is arranged in order of appearance

  • Chapters 1-21:
    caprice, emphatic, disconcert, gallantry, censure, folly, synonymous, impertinent, fortnight, indignation, insipid, draught, countenance, assent, eminent, stout, prevail, odious, deceitful, expostulation, reprehensible, infinite, civility, novelty, willful, propitious, felicity, rectory, amends, deference, affability, abode, tête à tête, parsonage, deign, contemplation, esteem, degenerate, proxy, procure, probity, exultation, humility, discernment, bestow, insolent, persevere, injunction, patroness, condescend, coquetry.
  • Chapters 21-40:
    abound, simpleton, desponding, solicitation, trifle, composure, incredulous, boisterous, rapturous, abhorrence, inclination, circumspect, canvass, solemnity, perverse, entail, thwart, assert, duplicity, defection, conciliate, alacrity, indisposed, controverted, sally, derive, peruse, impute, avowal, endeavor, remorse, suppress, disapprobation, verdure, refute, pecuniary, abhorrence, insolence, perusal, profligate, benevolence, contrivance, approbation, fervent, affront, vindication, encumbrance.
  • Chapters 41-50:
    lamentation, vexation, frivolous, impute, impropriety, acquiesce, bestow, perverse, cordiality, tincture, repugnant, impetuous, consolatory, elopement, lamentation, villainous, fretful, infamy, dilatory, sanguine, licentiousness, conjecture, exuberance, folly, connubial, felicity.
  • Chapters 51-60:
    vestibule, abash, impertinence, scruple, inducement, sedate, vex, dupe, pretension, incessant, sagacity, closure

    Sentences use a vocabulary word list taken directly from Pride and Prejudice . Words are used in context and do not refer to the actual story in the novel.
    The following 18 vocabulary word list has been chosen from the Pride and Prejudice vocabulary list above. Research and study the definition of an unfamiliar word. Put your answers in the sentences. If you are working on ACT or SAT vocabulary, this vocabulary word list from Pride and Prejudice will help you.
    Word List from Pride and Prejudice:

    alacrity, caprice, censure, contrivance, connubial, insipid, countenance, lamentation, odious, expostulation, pecuniary, profligate, rectory, reprehensible, sagacity, tincture, trifle, verdure

    PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Fill in the blank activity:

  • 1. Sally Ann appreciates the _______ of the tropical landscape, much preferring the green to a dusty gray.
  • 2. Glenn deserves _______ because he failed to pay his taxes and be a responsible citizen.
  • 3. Holly only took one bite of the _______ broccoli but couldn’t eat anymore because it was too overcooked.
  • 4. When Brenda noticed her father’s angry _______, she realized she was in serious trouble for arriving so late.
  • 5. Janie screamed when she saw several _______ black bugs crawling on her sheets.
  • 6. Jody frequently hears a _______ from a customer who is displeased that prices have increased.
  • 7. Residents were angry at the _______ behavior of gang members who had caused the horrific accident.
  • 8. Sam had earned a reputation as a _______ spender but his banker often warns him against his excessive habits.
  • 9. Prudence will rely on the _______ of the judge’s shrewd intellect when he determines the fate of the accused.
  • 10. Paul completed his assignment with _______ because he wanted to leave for practice early.
  • 11. After implying he was going to sleep, Jerry decided a necessary _______ would be to slip out of the house to meet friends.
  • 12. Joan values the intelligent _______ policies of her investment broker who is of enormous help to her.
  • 13. After the church service, Delores went into the _______ to talk to the minister about the sermon.
  • 14. George admires Tom’s skillful _______ of that mechanical gadget because it functions well.
  • 15. Professor Timmon’s _______ about the political climate had the necessary effect on his students who eagerly attempted to rebut his analysis.
  • 16. The nurse applied a _______ of iodine to the baby’s hand where he had fallen and badly scraped off the skin.
  • 17. Wedding guests expect that the newlyweds will enjoy _______ bliss throughout years of their marriage.
  • 18. Cinny will not _______ with Alan’s feelings because she loves him as deeply as he loves her.

    ANSWERS:
    1. verdure
    2. censure
    3. insipid
    4. countenance
    5. odious
    6. lamentation
    7. reprehensible
    8. profligate
    9. sagacity
    10. alacrity
    11. caprice
    12. pecuniary
    13. rectory
    14. contrivance
    15. expostulation
    16. tincture
    17. connubial
    18. trifle

    Thank you, Jan Cook, a former teacher at Sacred Heart Prep in Atherton, California, for being the teacher contributor at www.myVocabulary.com for a vocabulary word list with a Fill-in-the-blanks worksheet for Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.