English Vocabulary Quiz
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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing?
Anecdote
Juxtaposition
Euphemism
Rhetorical Question
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.5A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term describes the technique of placing two or more things side by side, often for contrast?
Euphemism
Anecdote
Rhetorical Question
Juxtaposition
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person called?
Rhetorical Question
Euphemism
Anecdote
Juxtaposition
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer?
Anecdote
Euphemism
Juxtaposition
Rhetorical Question
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.8.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which verb means to alternate or waver between different opinions or actions?
Admonish
Vacillate
Belittle
Berate
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which verb means to warn or reprimand someone firmly?
Vacillate
Synonym
Admonishe
Belittle
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which verb means to scold or criticize someone angrily?
Vacillate
Admonishe
Synonym
Berate
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
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