Vocabulary and Literary Analysis Quiz

What is the meaning of "Ephemeral" as used in the vocabulary list?

• To describe inexperience

• To describe fleeting time, beauty, or life

• To provide support for a claim

• To highlight precision

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word describes inexperience and is useful for contrasting character arcs?

• Adept

• Novice

• Ephemeral

• Substantiate

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the part of speech for "Resilient"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

For essays, which word means "providing evidence or support for a claim"?

• Substantiate

• Digression

• Benevolent

• Meticulous

Which word from the list would best describe a character who overcomes adversity?

• Empathy

• Resilient

• Novice

• Ephemeral

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which word would be most appropriate to use when analyzing the fleeting nature of beauty in a poem?

• Meticulous

• Ephemeral

• Substantiate

• Inevitable

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In what context would you use the word "digression" when analyzing a speech?

• When the speaker provides evidence

• When the speaker strays from the main topic

• When the speaker shows empathy

• When the speaker is precise

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the definition of "Juxtapose"?

• Describes vagueness or ambiguity

• Essential for poetry/prose comparison or contrast

• Conveys strong emotions

• Drama term for a character’s inner thoughts

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which word is an adjective that describes vagueness or ambiguity in imagery or meaning?

• Nebulous

• Zealous

• Acumen

• Soliloquy

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the part of speech for "Juxtapose"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E