Behind the Veil Vocabulary

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English
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Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the word 'veil' in the context of the phrase 'behind the veil'?
A piece of cloth worn by women to cover the face
A metaphor for something hidden or obscured
A type of curtain used in theaters
A style of writing
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences uses the word 'veil' correctly?
She decided to veil the truth from her parents.
The veil was a delicious dessert.
He veiled the car with a new paint job.
The veil was barking loudly.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the synonym of 'obscure' as used in the phrase 'behind the veil'.
Clear
Hidden
Bright
Famous
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CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.7.4A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What part of speech is the word 'veil' in the sentence: 'The mystery was hidden behind the veil'?
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
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CCSS.L.5.5C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the correct sentence structure for the following: 'Behind the veil, the truth was hidden.'
Subject-Verb-Object
Object-Subject-Verb
Adverbial Phrase-Subject-Verb
Verb-Subject-Object
Tags
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.K.5A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In literary analysis, what does the phrase 'behind the veil' often symbolize?
Transparency
Mystery
Joy
Simplicity
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.4.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a metaphorical use of 'veil'?
She wore a veil at her wedding.
The fog veiled the mountains.
He veiled his intentions with kindness.
The veil was made of silk.
Tags
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.L.4.5A
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