1. “Aida” Vocabulary
Passion: (n) Strong or intense feeling (love, hate, anger)
Decree: (n) Official decision or order
Pageantry: (n) Elaborate or spectacular display
Radiance: (n) Quality of shining brightly
Beseech: (v) Ask someone earnestly; beg
Avenge: (v) Get revenge for
Disdain: (n) Feeling of dislike for someone or something
Infuriated (v) Made furious; enraged
Cringing (v) Crouching in fear, pain, or horror
Accusations (n) Statements that a person has committed a crime or offense

2. “Aida” Aida is a short story that was once an Opera
About an Ethiopian Princess who falls in love with an Egyptian Army Captain who’s an enemy of her country

3. “Aida” Character Chart
Turn to page 4 in your Interactive Notebook
Label it with the title “Aida” Character Chart
Update your table of contents
Make the following chart in your notebook
Character Name
Country
Relationship
Aida
King Amonasro
Pharoah
Princess Amneris
Radames
Isis
Phtha