Poe Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "discern" mean in the context of Edgar Allan Poe's works?

• To confuse

• To perceive or recognize

• To ignore

• To pretend

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the word eminence mean?

• Low rank or insignificance
• Prominence in the background
• Average level of importance
• High rank or distinction

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

What does the word dominion mean?

• freedom or liberty
• subjugation or oppression
• equality or fairness
• sovereignty or control

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the word eschew mean?

• To avoid or deliberately avoid using or abstain from
• To indulge excessively
• To ignore completely
• To embrace wholeheartedly

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does the word propriety mean?

• A type of fruit
• The act of being late
• A musical instrument
• Conformity to established standards of good or proper behavior or manners.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word ecstatic mean?

• Feeling or expressing overwhelming sadness or sorrow
• Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement
• Feeling or expressing moderate happiness or contentment
• Feeling or expressing anger or frustration

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

What does the word tumult mean?

• a loud, confused noise
• a quiet, peaceful environment
• a clear, organized sound
• a harmonious melody

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word acute mean?

• dull
• exciting
• sharp, severe, or intense
• boring

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the word audacity mean?

• willingness to take bold risks
• lack of confidence in oneself
• reluctance to try new things
• fear of taking risks

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the word sagacity mean?

• Keen mental discernment and good judgment
• The act of being sad
• A type of fruit
• A musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4