Ch. 1-5 LOTF Priority Vocabulary & Figurative Language Terms

What is the definition of the word "motif"?

• A feeling of remorse or guilt

• A dominant feature or idea

• An accusation in response to another's accusation

• Correct or proper behavior

Which word fits the following definition: "humiliation or shame"?

• Mortification

• Officious

• Furtive

• Inscrutable

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The group leader's _______ manner made the students feel uncomfortable because he did not seem to understand the task."

• Contrite

• Officious

• Recrimination

• Decorum

What does the word "recrimination" mean?

• An accusation in response to another's accusation

• Attempting to avoid notice

• Something that cannot be seen through and is confusing

• Feeling remorse or guilt

Fill in the blank: "He cast a _______ glance around the room before slipping out the door unnoticed."

• Inscrutable

• Furtive

• Mortification

• Motif

Which word describes something that cannot be seen through and is confusing?

• Contrite

• Inscrutable

• Officious

• Decorum

Select the word that best completes the sentence: "After realizing his mistake, he felt _______ and apologized."

• Motif

• Mortification

• Contrite

• Recrimination

What is the meaning of "decorum"?

• Correct or proper behavior

• A dominant feature or idea

• Humiliation or shame

• Attempting to avoid notice

Fill in the blank: "A recurring _______ in Taylor Swift's music is revenge for heartbreak."

• Officious

• Motif

• Inscrutable

• Furtive

Choose the word that best fits the definition: "filled with authority in an annoying or domineering way."

• Mortification

• Officious

• Recrimination

• Contrite