Life and Art Vocabulary

Vocabulary

8. Since Mum went on strike, the dishes have been

________ in the kitchen sink.

• falling out

• falling apart

• piling up

• piling on

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word best completes the sentence: 'The artist's new painting was a _______ of colors and emotions.'

• cacophony

• symphony

• melody

• harmony

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the meaning of the word 'aesthetic'?

• Relating to beauty or the appreciation of beauty

• A type of artistic style

• A form of abstract art

• A method of painting

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The sculpture was so _______ that it seemed almost lifelike.'

• abstract

• realistic

• surreal

• minimalist

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'artistic'?

• Creative

• Logical

• Analytical

• Practical

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does the term 'genre' refer to in art?

• A category of artistic composition

• A specific painting technique

• A type of sculpture

• A famous artist

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Identify the correct sentence:

• The painting was hanged on the wall.

• The painting was hung on the wall.

• The painting was hang on the wall.

• The painting was hanging on the wall.

Which word best fits the sentence: 'The _______ of the novel was both tragic and inspiring.'

• theme

• plot

• character

• setting

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

What is the primary focus of a 'still life' painting?

• Landscapes

• Human figures

• Inanimate objects

• Animals

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The world is a stage.

• The sun is shining brightly.

• The cat is sleeping.

• The book is on the table.

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4