Frankenstein Vocabulary 1

Writing Quiz
Using at ​least five vocabulary terms correctly in context,​ write a paragraph (at least five
sentences) in which you respond to ​ONE of the following prompt. ​You should type your
response, highlight or underline the vocabulary terms used, share it with me, and print it out.
You may use your vocabulary terms and your copy of ​Frankenstein​.

Choose one question to respond to in a meaty paragraph!

Option 1:​ Using evidence from the text and your vocabulary terms, explain the various events
that inspire Victor Frankenstein to create his monster.

Option 2: ​Using evidence to support your answer and your vocabulary terms, explain how
*blind ambition is seen in ​Frankenstein​ and “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.”

*​Blind ambition​ is when a strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring

determination and hard work prevents people from seeing what's happening around them.
Sometimes ​blind ambition​ is a great trait to have too. Sometimes we need to block out what is
happening around us in order to do what seems impossible.

You will be graded on the following:

1. Vocabulary in context __________

2. Evidence from ​Frankenstein __________

3. coherence (makes sense) __________

4. punctuation/spelling _________

5. grammar/sentence structure __________

Total:_____________
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