Poetry & Poe Vocabulary Quiz 1

Figurative Meaning

• the dictionary definition of a word. Its literal meaning.

• any expressive use of language, as a metaphor or simile in which words are used in other than their literal meaning.

• the synonym of a word

• the antonym of a word

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Connotative Meaning

• something that is thought up

• The correct way to express your feelings

• any expressive use of language, as a metaphor, simile in which words are used in other than their literal meaning.

• the dictionary definition of a word. Its literal meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Inquiring

• seeking facts, information, or knowledge; curious.

• swampy

• a magazine

• to listen

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Halter

• to come to a stop

• slowed down

• Straps or ropes that fit around the head of a horse.

• tormented

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Shaft

• a stick or a rod

• To ignore someone, walk away

• sharp

• adequate for the purpose; enough

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Boggy

• deserted

• swampy

• wet, soggy grass

• a little foggy

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Cordiality

• Straps or ropes that fit around the head of a horse.

• wisdom

• warmth or friendliness

• smothered

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Dulled

• not sharp

• gloomy

• extremely bored

• slowed down

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Acute

• sharp

• swampy

• only

• deception

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Hearken

• warmth or friendliness

• Listen

• put up with

• be quiet

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4