Vocabulary and Poetry Quiz

What does the word "anticipation" mean?

• The act of looking forward to something

• The act of refusing to obey

• The act of claiming a right

• The act of remaining neutral

What is the meaning of the word "defy"?

• To search for something

• To resist boldly and openly; to refuse to obey

• To be honest and open in speech

• To be filled with uncertainty

Which word means "not taking or belonging to either side in a conflict"?

• entitled

• outspoken

• neutral

• reserved

What does "outspoken" mean?

• Set apart for a person or purpose

• Honest or open; frank in speech

• Surprised very much; amazed

• Not able to produce anything

What is the definition of "reserved"?

• Eager to know; curious

• Set apart for a person or purpose

• Filled with uncertainty; confused

• Not the same; uneven

What does "unequal" mean?

• Very accurate or definite; exact

• Not the same; uneven

• Not able to produce anything

• The act of looking forward to something

What is the meaning of "astounded"?

• To resist boldly and openly

• Surprised very much; amazed

• To explain the meaning of something

• Feeling or suspecting that something is wrong

Which word describes the feeling of suspecting that something is wrong or cannot be trusted?

• perplexed

• precise

• suspicious

• barren

What does "barren" mean?

• Not able to produce anything

• Big, fluffy feathers or feathery parts

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

• A series of grouped lines in a poem

What is the definition of "alliteration"?

• The rhythmic pattern or beat of a song or poem

• The words of a song or poem

• A series of grouped lines in a poem

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words