English 12 Vocabulary Quiz Practice - Unit 1

The author's description of the old man's face as being "as kind as a grandfather's" is an example of a(n) ______.

• simile
• allusion
• sensory details
• metaphor
• personification

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The author's statement that they have "loved to dance since they were a baby" is an example of a(n) ______.

• simile
• hyperbole
• metaphor
• personification
• allusion

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

The author's description of wandering around the city for days is an example of ______.

• artistic license
• symbol
• action
• word choice
• foreshadowing

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The sign for the dance studio is an example of ______.

• action
• artistic license
• word choice
• foreshadowing
• epiphany

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

"I have always felt like the black sheep in my family. I was the only one with curly hair, and I was always the one who was getting into trouble. My parents were always on my case, but I never felt like I could measure up to their expectations." The background details included in the first paragraph are an example of ______.

• exposition
• denotation
• foreshadowing
• word choice
• artistic license

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The author's _______ in describing the old man's words as being "wise" and "insightful" conveys the old man's intelligence and kindness.

• sensory details
• word choice
• action
• denotation
• artistic license

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The _______ of the word "home" is different for everyone. For some people, it is a place of comfort and safety, while for others it is a place of conflict and unhappiness.

• metaphor
• simile
• denotation
• connotation
• sensory details

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The _______ of the word "dance" is simply "a series of rhythmic movements." However, for the author, dance is much more than that. It is a way to express themselves, to connect with others, and to find joy.

• sensory details
• metaphor
• connotation
• simile
• denotation

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The author's _______ as a dancer is central to their story. It is through dance that they find their place in the world and discover their true self.

• foreshadowing
• memoir
• sensory details
• identity
• coming of age

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The author's _______ on their life as a dancer allows them to understand how their identity as a dancer has shaped them.

• foreshadowing
• memoir
• alliteration
• reflection
• coming of age

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D