Purpose Vocabulary Quiz

How would you describe the act of 'portraying' a character like 'Sherlock Holmes' in a novel?

• to describe the character in a particular way; characterize

• to exaggerate the character's traits

• to describe the character in a vague or unclear way

• to ignore the character's traits

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

John has recently moved to Japan and you want to 'familiarize' him with the Japanese culture. What does it mean?

• to exaggerate the Japanese culture to John

• to ignore the Japanese culture while talking to John

• to make the Japanese culture unknown or unfamiliar to John

• to make the Japanese culture known or familiar to John

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Your friend is considering investing in a risky business venture. How would you use the word 'dissuade' in this context?

• You would advise your friend to go for it

• You would ignore your friend's decision

• You would advise your friend against it

• You would exaggerate the risks involved

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

John was accused of 'belittling' his colleague's work. What does this mean?

• John was accused of exaggerating or overstating his colleague's work.

• John was accused of diminishing or dismissing his colleague's work.

• John was accused of ignoring his colleague's work.

• John was accused of praising or elevating his colleague's work.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

John is having trouble understanding a complex theory. His friend, Sarah, tries to 'elucidate' the theory for him. What does Sarah do?

• She gives a clarifying explanation

• She ignores the theory

• She exaggerates the theory

• She gives a confusing explanation

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

In a concert, what does it mean when the sound engineer decides to 'amplify' the singer's voice?

• to express the singer's voice less fully and in less detail

• to ignore the singer's voice

• to exaggerate the singer's voice

• to express the singer's voice more fully and in greater detail

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

John is feeling down because of his recent breakup. His friend, Mike, wants to show his support. Which of the following actions by Mike would correctly define 'sympathize'?

• Mike expresses happiness about the situation

• Mike expresses anger towards John's ex

• Mike expresses indifference about the breakup

• Mike expresses sympathy towards John's feelings

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In a political rally, a speaker was trying to 'incite' the crowd. What does this mean?

• He was trying to exaggerate the situation

• He was trying to stir up the crowd

• He was trying to ignore the crowd

• He was trying to calm down the crowd

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

John is trying to 'appease' his angry girlfriend. What is he trying to do?

• He is trying to relieve or satisfy her anger

• He is trying to create anger in her

• He is trying to exaggerate or intensify her anger

• He is trying to ignore or dismiss her anger

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

John is a teacher who always tries to __________ his students' interest in science. How would you fill in the blank with the word 'foster'?

• encourage or promote the development of

• exaggerate

• discourage or hinder the development of

• ignore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4