English Vocab

English Vocab

8th - 9th Grade

20 Qs

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English Vocab

English Vocab

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English

8th - 9th Grade

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Whitney Evans

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of alliteration?

the repetition of consonant sounds, particularly at the beginnings of words. (“She sells seashells by the sea-shore.")

the repetition of sounds, particularly at beginnings of words. (“She sells seashells by the sea-shore.")

the repetition of consonant sounds, particularly at the end of words. (“She sells seashells by the sea-shore.")

the repetition of sounds, particularly at the end of words. “She sells seashells by the sea-shore.")

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of allusion?

a word that has a similar definition as the word metaphor.

a reference to a person, place, or thing.

a reference to an event, location, or thing.

a reference to a person, event, or literary work outside the poem.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of Irony

a rhetorical device involving contradictions of expectation or knowledge and divided into three primary types: verbal, situational, and dramatic.

a rhetorical word involving contradictions of expectation or knowledge and divided into three primary types: verbal, situational, and dramatic.

a feeling

a rhetorical device involving contradictions of expectation or knowledge.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of end rhyme

It comes at the end of one successive lines.

It comes in the middle of two successive lines.

It comes at the end of two successive lines.

It comes at the beginning of two successive lines.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of Rhyme Scheme?

the pattern of rhymes falling at the beginning of a poem’s lines.

the pattern of rhymes falling at the ends of a poem’s lines.

the pattern of rhymes falling in the middle of a poem’s lines.

the pattern of rhymes don't fall at the ends of a poem’s lines.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of line?

a fundamental unit in lines, carrying meaning both horizontally across the page and vertically from one line to the next.

a fundamental unit in verse, carrying meaning both horizontally across the page.

a fundamental unit in verse.

a fundamental unit in verse, carrying meaning both horizontally across the page and vertically from one line to the next.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of couplet?

two successive lines of poetry, often rhymed.

one successive lines of poetry, often rhymed.

two successive lines of poetry.

one successive lines of poetry.

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