Comprehensive Vocabulary Test

Front

What is the definition of 'genre'?

Back

A genre is a category of literature characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is a 'fable'?

Back

A fable is a short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.

Front

What does it mean to 'deceive'?

Back

To deceive means to cause someone to believe something that is not true; to mislead.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is 'consolation'?

Back

Consolation is comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What does 'tedious' mean?

Back

Tedious means too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is the purpose of historical fiction?

Back

The purpose of historical fiction is to tell a story set in the past, often incorporating real historical events or figures.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is a 'moral' in literature?

Back

A moral is a lesson that can be derived from a story or experience.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Front

What does it mean to 'commend'?

Back

To commend means to praise formally or officially.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the role of a 'con artist'?

Back

A con artist is a person who tricks others by persuading them to believe something that is not true, often for personal gain.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What does 'intimidating' mean?

Back

Intimidating means having a frightening, overawing, or threatening effect.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4