Vocabulary Test One

____________occurs when the reader is told what a character is like; a speaker or narrator describes what he or she thinks about a character.

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

• Stereotyping

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

The main events of a story.

• Epositions

• Plot

• Climax

• Theme

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

____________the author gives hints of what is to come in the future.

• Clues

• Flashback

• Foreshadowing

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

___________creates instability or uncertainty

• Drama

• Characterization

• Conflict

• Theme

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

_____________________the overall feeling or emotion the author establishes by the choice of words and language, the actions of the characters, and the setting.

• Setting

• Atmosphere

• Tone

• Mood

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

__________________or language that appeals to the senses, allows the reader to experience what the author is describing.

• Symbolism

• Decription

• Narration

• Imagery

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

____________is a serious play that ends in disaster and sorrow.

• Drama

• Tragedy

• Comedy

• Suspense

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

______________________________are words that have the same origin or are related in some way to words in other languages.

• Synonyms

• Homophones

• Translation

• Cognates

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

exaggeration beyond belief

• Hyperbole

• Idiom

• Euphemism

• Oxymoron

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

The ______________________of a word is a specific meaning or idea that the word brings to mind.

• Definition

• Denotation

• Connotation

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4