Vocabulary and Spelling Quiz

What is the definition of "commemorate"?

• To forget something important

• To honor the memory of someone or something

• To criticize someone publicly

• To create a new tradition

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does "contemplate" mean?

• To act without thinking

• To consider something thoughtfully

• To ignore a problem

• To celebrate an event

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Define "forlorn."

• Happy and content

• Lonely and abandoned

• Excited and energetic

• Confused and puzzled

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "majestic"?

• Ordinary and plain

• Grand and impressive

• Small and insignificant

• Weak and fragile

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is "lyric poetry"?

• A type of poetry that tells a story

• A type of poetry that expresses personal emotions

• A type of poetry that uses humor

• A type of poetry that focuses on nature

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Define "sonnet."

• A poem with no specific structure

• A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme

• A poem that is sung

• A poem with 20 lines

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is a "rhyme scheme"?

• The pattern of sounds in a poem

• The number of lines in a poem

• The theme of a poem

• The length of each line in a poem

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

Define "meter" in poetry.

• The theme of a poem

• The rhythmical pattern of a poem

• The number of stanzas in a poem

• The use of metaphors in a poem

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the correct spelling for "simple"?

• Simpel

• Simple

• Simpal

• Simble

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

What is the correct spelling for "squabble"?

• Squable

• Squabble

• Squabbel

• Squabbl

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B