American Lit Vocabulary Quiz
Authored by Joseph Miller
English
11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "mundane" mean?
Exciting and unusual
Ordinary, commonplace, lacking excitement
Related to the world
Mystical and magical
Answer explanation
The word 'mundane' means ordinary, commonplace, lacking excitement, which is the correct choice among the options provided.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "succinct" mean?
Long and detailed
Expressed in few words without unnecessary details; concise
Complicated and difficult to understand
Repeating the same ideas several times
Answer explanation
The word 'succinct' means expressed in few words without unnecessary details; concise. This choice is correct because it accurately defines the term.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "chagrin" mean?
A) A feeling of happiness and satisfaction
B) A feeling of embarrassment or annoyance because one has failed or been disappointed
C) A feeling of indifference to one's surroundings
D) A feeling of excitement for a future event
Answer explanation
The word 'chagrin' means a feeling of embarrassment or annoyance because one has failed or been disappointed, which corresponds to option B.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "accolade" mean?
A) A type of clothing
B) A musical instrument
C) An award, honor, or expression of praise
D) A historical event
Answer explanation
The word 'accolade' means an award, honor, or expression of praise, making option C the correct choice.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "Contempt" mean?
A) A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something
B) A feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval
C) A feeling of trust in someone or something
D) A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction
Answer explanation
The word 'Contempt' means a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval, which aligns with option B.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word 'banish' mean?
To welcome someone to a place
To send someone away or force them to leave a place, usually as a punishment
To promote someone to a higher position
To invite someone for a meal
Answer explanation
The word 'banish' means to send someone away or force them to leave a place, usually as a punishment. This choice correctly defines the term.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "opulence" mean?
Great poverty and despair
Great wealth and luxury
Great speed and efficiency
Great strength and power
Answer explanation
The word 'opulence' means great wealth and luxury, making the correct answer choice 'Great wealth and luxury'.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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