Academic Vocabulary English Literature

Academic Vocabulary English Literature

12th Grade

25 Qs

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Academic Vocabulary English Literature

Academic Vocabulary English Literature

Assessment

Quiz

English

12th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI.9-10.4, L.1.6, L.11-12.6

+26

Standards-aligned

Created by

Mary Gregory

Used 4+ times

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'Omniscient' best relate to?

A method of farming

A philosophical movement focused on pleasure

A type of modern architecture

All-knowing perspective in literature

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word best describes excessive or flashy wealth to impress others?

Agrarian

Magnanimity

Conspicuous consumption

Hedonism

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'Ennui' refer to?

A type of government

A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement

An architectural style

A method of critical analysis

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term is associated with the beginning of a story placed in the middle of the action?

Characterization

En medias res

Foregrounding

Foreshadowing

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'Prodigal' mean?

Relating to the countryside

Spending money or resources freely and recklessly

A feeling of regret or moral scruple

A person who is unwelcome or not in favor

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What literary term describes the use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in a story?

Allegory

Irony

Foreshadowing

Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word refers to a long, passionate, and vehement speech?

Dialogue

Monologue

Tirade

Soliloquy

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

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