Exploring Vocabulary in Poe's Work

Exploring Vocabulary in Poe's Work

10th Grade

15 Qs

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Exploring Vocabulary in Poe's Work

Exploring Vocabulary in Poe's Work

Assessment

Quiz

English

10th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.9-10.4, RL.8.4, RI.8.4

+6

Standards-aligned

Created by

Lauren Ashworth

FREE Resource

15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the word "allusion" as used in literature?

A direct statement

A reference to another work or concept

A detailed description

A fictional story

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following words is a synonym for "ominous"?

Cheerful

Threatening

Bright

Peaceful

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the antonym of "vexed."

Annoyed

Calm

Disturbed

Irritated

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What connotation does the word "malevolence" carry?

Positive

Neutral

Negative

Ambiguous

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Use the word "equivocal" in a sentence that demonstrates its meaning.

The instructions were clear and easy to follow.

His response was equivocal, leaving everyone confused.

She gave a straightforward answer to the question.

The weather was predictably sunny.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a synonym for "malediction"?

Blessing

Curse

Praise

Compliment

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of "perpetual" in the context of time?

Temporary

Occasional

Never-ending

Rare

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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