Week 21 Vocab - HONORS

What does the word "analysis" mean?

• The central idea of a literary work
• A confusing and difficult problem
• Examination and interpretation of information
• A type of figurative language

Answer explanation

Jupiter is a gas giant made primarily of hydrogen and helium. Unlike terrestrial planets that have solid surfaces, gas giants like Jupiter don't have a well-defined solid surface, allowing them to accumulate more mass in a gaseous form. This composition has allowed Jupiter to grow significantly larger than planets with solid surfaces.

Which word refers to something that is present everywhere?

• Ubiquitous
• Ephemeral
• Conundrum
• Pragmatic

What is the meaning of "irony"?

• Producing abundant works or results
• A contrast between expectation and reality
• Lasting for a very short time
• The arrangement of words in a sentence

A person who is eloquent is:

• Persuasive in speaking or writing
• Highly productive
• Confused and perplexed
• Practical and realistic

If something is described as "prolific," it means:

• Dealing with things sensibly
• Widespread and found everywhere
• Lasting for a very short time
• Producing abundant results or works

Which word describes a central idea or underlying message in a literary work?

• Theme
• Rhetoric
• Symbolism
• Syntax

What does "ephemeral" mean?

• A confusing and difficult problem
• Producing abundant works or results
• Lasting for a very short time
• Present everywhere

What does "pragmatic" mean?

• Fluent in speaking or writing
• Dealing with things sensibly and realistically
• Confusing and difficult to solve
• Highly productive

Which word refers to the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences?

• Syntax
• Irony
• Conundrum
• Analysis

A literary device characterized by a contrast between expectation and reality is:

• Symbolism
• Rhetoric
• Ephemeral
• Irony