Vocabulary and Literary Terms Quiz

What does the word "acquire" mean?

• To lose something

• To get, receive, or earn something

• To give away something

• To destroy something

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4C

Which word describes someone who is friendly, cheerful, and warm?

• Ruthless

• Offensive

• Genial

• Vindictive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

What does "intrigue" mean?

• To bore someone

• To raise one’s curiosity or interest

• To confuse someone

• To anger someone

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the meaning of "justify"?

• To hide something

• To explain or give a good reason for

• To ignore something

• To criticize something

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word means "disgusting and deeply upsetting"?

• Offensive

• Genial

• Intrigue

• Justify

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "ruthless" mean?

• Kind and caring

• Cruel and unworried about causing pain to others

• Friendly and warm

• Curious and interested

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the definition of "vindictive"?

• Forgiving and understanding

• Having or showing a desire for revenge

• Calm and peaceful

• Happy and content

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does "suspense" refer to in literary terms?

• A feeling of boredom

• A feeling of excitement, anxiety, or uncertainty about what will happen

• A feeling of happiness

• A feeling of anger

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does "mood" refer to in a story?

• The plot of the story

• The setting of the story

• The feeling/atmosphere of the story

• The characters in the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is "tone" in literary terms?

• The author's attitude and the words used to set the mood

• The main character's dialogue

• The setting of the story

• The plot of the story

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4