Coraline Vocabulary Quiz

Which word means "someone who behaves in a very unusual and unpredictable way, often in a fun or interesting way"?

• Ordinary
  

• Eccentric
  

• Confident
  

• Sensitive

This word describes something or someone that looks perfect, but may be fake or suspicious underneath. What is it?

• Idealistic
  

• Superficial
  

• Authentic
  

• Generous

What does "metaphor" mean?

• A scary moment in a movie
  

• A direct description of an object
  

• A word or phrase that compares something to something else, not literally
  

• A sentence with many adjectives

Which of the following words best matches this definition: "the ability to continue doing something difficult without giving up"?

• Patience
  

• Curiosity
  

• 
  Determination
  

• Hesitation

"Sinister" most nearly means:

• xFunny and playful
  

• Serious and thoughtful
  

• Strange but kind
  

• Dark and threatening

What is the best definition of "symbol"?

• A type of old-fashioned spelling
  

• A picture used to decorate a story
  

• An object or idea that represents something else, often deeper in meaning
  

• A repeating sound in a sentence

Which word fits this meaning: "to go after something that scares you instead of running away"?

• Escape
  

• Face your fears
  

• Give up
  

• Avoid

"Imaginary" means:

• Something real that can be touched
  

• Something that is in your mind, not real
  

• Something old and forgotten
  

• Something you discover by accident

Which word means "to say what someone else said using your own words (not exact quotes)"?

• Translate
  

• Shout

• Predict
  

• Report

What does "illusion" mean?

• A memory from childhood
  

• A secret message
  

• Something that looks real but isn’t
  

• Something completely true