STAAR Vocabulary Quiz

Identify the literary device used in the following sentence: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

• Simile

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Onomatopoeia

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the literary device used in the following sentence: 'The sun smiled down on the happy couple.'

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Analyze the figurative language in the sentence: 'The thunder roared like a lion in the distance.'

• Onomatopoeia

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Analyze the figurative language in the sentence: 'Her eyes were as bright as the stars in the night sky.'

• Onomatopoeia

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Understand the vocabulary in context: What does the word 'ominous' mean in the sentence: 'The dark clouds were ominous, signaling an approaching storm.'?

• giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

• representing a joyful and cheerful atmosphere

• indicating a clear and sunny day

• giving the impression that something good or pleasant is going to happen

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Understand the vocabulary in context: What does the word 'resilient' mean in the sentence: 'Despite facing many challenges, she remained resilient and never gave up.'?

• Having a strong aversion to challenges

• Easily discouraged and giving up quickly

• Unwilling to face difficulties and obstacles

• Able to withstand or recover from difficult situations

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Interpret the word meaning: What is the meaning of the word 'eloquent'?

• Incoherent and mumbled speech

• Loud and obnoxious behavior

• Fluent and forceful speech

• Shy and reserved demeanor

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Interpret the word meaning: What is the meaning of the word 'pensive'?

• Thoughtful

• Happy

• Excited

• Angry

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word 'ephemeral' in the sentence: 'The beauty of the cherry blossoms is ephemeral, lasting only a few weeks.'

• short-lived

• permanent

• enduring

• eternal

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word 'ubiquitous' in the sentence: 'In today's digital age, smartphones are ubiquitous, found everywhere.'

• hard to come by

• found everywhere

• rarely seen

• occasionally found

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A