Vocabulary Quiz

What is the definition of "Satire"?

• A humorous or mocking imitation of something

• A story in which real conditions are exaggerated to the point of ridiculousness

• The act of placing two things side by side to compare or contrast them

• An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does "Parody" mean?

• To have no purpose, direction, or goal

• A long, loud cry of pain or sadness

• A humorous or mocking imitation of something

• Covered, concealed

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is "Juxtaposition"?

• The act of placing two things side by side to compare or contrast them

• An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning

• To walk with long, even steps

• Large, powerful weapons used by armies

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "Connotation" refer to?

• To have no purpose, direction, or goal

• An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning

• A long, loud cry of pain or sadness

• Covered, concealed

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "Aimless" mean?

• To walk with long, even steps

• To have no purpose, direction, or goal

• Covered, concealed

• Large, powerful weapons used by armies

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the meaning of "Wail"?

• A long, loud cry of pain or sadness

• To walk with long, even steps

• Covered, concealed

• Large, powerful weapons used by armies

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "Stride" mean?

• To walk with long, even steps

• To have no purpose, direction, or goal

• Covered, concealed

• An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of "Shrouded"?

• Covered, concealed

• A long, loud cry of pain or sadness

• To walk with long, even steps

• Large, powerful weapons used by armies

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "Artillery" refer to?

• Large, powerful weapons used by armies

• To have no purpose, direction, or goal

• A humorous or mocking imitation of something

• An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C