Vocabulary Test Set 2 second 1/2

Priya, Harper, and Grace are discussing art. Harper says, 'I believe the term 'Aesthetic' is concerned with what aspect?'

• To solemnly renounce or reject a belief, cause, or claim.

• Having or displaying a passionate intensity.

• Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

• Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Scarlett, Mason, and David were having a discussion. Scarlett noticed that Mason seemed unusually quiet and lost in thought. She asked David, 'What is the definition of 'Brooding' that seems to describe Mason's current state?'

• Using irony, sarcasm, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices.

• Engaged in or showing deep thought about something that makes one unhappy, angry, or worried.

• A punctuation mark used to indicate possession or to show the omission of letters or numbers.

• Involving or producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

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

During a summer pool party, Sophia decided to 'Plunge' into the pool. What does 'Plunge' mean in this context?

• Lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age.

• To jump or dive quickly and energetically.

• To solemnly renounce or reject a belief, cause, or claim.

• Having or displaying a passionate intensity.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

During a literature class, the teacher asked Jackson, Isla, and Arjun to describe the poem they just read. Jackson said it's 'Elegiac'. What does 'Elegiac' refer to in this context?

• Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

• Having a mournful quality.

• Having or displaying a passionate intensity.

• To jump or dive quickly and energetically.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Aria, Olivia, and Mason are having a discussion about their personal thoughts and feelings. If Aria is constantly thinking about a problem for a long period, what is she doing?

• She is ruminating.

• She is showing or feeling active opposition or hostility towards someone or something.

• She is showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

• She is in the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Luna decided to 'Abjure' her belief in the existence of unicorns after her science class. What does 'Abjure' mean in this context?

• To solemnly renounce or reject a belief, cause, or claim.

• Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

• To jump or dive quickly and energetically.

• Lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is this sentence an example of?

"O grave, where is thy victory?"

• Cacaphony

• Aesthetic

• Apostrophe

• Abjure

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

What is an 'Apostrophe' in the context of a literary device?

• Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.

• Using irony, sarcasm, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices.

• the addressing of an absent person as if present or of a personified thing

• Engaged in or showing deep thought about something that makes one unhappy, angry, or worried.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

During a lazy Sunday afternoon, Ethan, Samuel, and Emma were lounging around the house. How would you describe Ethan's behavior if he was behaving 'idly'?

• He was engaged in or showing deep thought about something that made him unhappy, angry, or worried.

• He was having a mournful quality.

• He was lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age.

• He was behaving in an inactive or lazy manner.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Nora wrote a piece on the school's bulletin board. Liam read it and found it to be 'Satirical'. What does 'Satirical' mean in this context?

• Using irony, sarcasm, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices.

• Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

• Engaged in or showing deep thought about something that makes one unhappy, angry, or worried.

• Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6