Urban Legend Vocabulary Quiz

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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is the best definition for the word dread?
an evil spirit or demon
anticipate with great apprehension or fear
wicked, evil, or dishonorable
to regard with reverence, look up to with great respect
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is the best definition for the word fiend?
an evil spirit or demon
an evil spirit or phantom, especially one supposed to rob graves and feed on dead bodies
a person or thing that causes great trouble or misfortune
dogs of the world of the dead who track down souls on behalf of the dead to eat them or guard them; guard the gates to the underworld; often come in pairs (black/white), can have two heads or four eyes
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is the best definition for the word ghoul?
an evil spirit or demon
an evil spirit or phantom, especially one supposed to rob graves and feed on dead bodies
a person or thing that causes great trouble or misfortune
dogs of the world of the dead who track down souls on behalf of the dead to eat them or guard them; guard the gates to the underworld; often come in pairs (black/white), can have two heads or four eyes
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is the best definition for the word hellhound?
an evil spirit or demon
an evil spirit or phantom, especially one supposed to rob graves and feed on dead bodies
a person or thing that causes great trouble or misfortune
dogs of the world of the dead who track down souls on behalf of the dead to eat them or guard them; guard the gates to the underworld; often come in pairs (black/white), can have two heads or four eyes
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is the best definition for the word legend?
humorous or horrific story or piece of information circulated as though true, especially one purporting to involve someone vaguely related or known to the teller
a traditional story about gods, ancestors, or heroes, told to explain the natural world or the customs and beliefs of a society.
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
in, relating to, or characteristic of a city or town.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is the best definition for the word myth?
humorous or horrific story or piece of information circulated as though true, especially one purporting to involve someone vaguely related or known to the teller
a traditional story about gods, ancestors, or heroes, told to explain the natural world or the customs and beliefs of a society.
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
in, relating to, or characteristic of a city or town.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is the best definition for the word phobia?
a person or thing that causes great trouble or misfortune
something wicked, evil, or dishonorable
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
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