Vocab list 3: literary terms

What does the word "Acrimony" mean?

• Pleasantness and ease in talking

• Anger and bitterness

• A climax or highest point

• A false or mistaken idea

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word describes something pleasing in appearance?

• Aesthetic

• Formidable

• Frivolous

• Candid

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "Affable"?

• To make known a secret

• Being pleasant and at ease in talking to others

• A place or means of going out

• A facial expression of disgust

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What does "Augment" mean?

• To make greater or more intense

• To speak in a witty manner

• To mark by honest expression

• To cause fear or dread

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of "Banter"?

• A climax or highest point

• To speak in a witty and teasing manner

• A false or mistaken idea

• A facial expression of pain

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word is marked by honest sincere expression?

• Colloquial

• Candid

• Eloquent

• Frivolous

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does "Colloquial" refer to?

• Formal speech or writing

• Ordinary or familiar conversation

• A climax or highest point

• A place or means of going out

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the meaning of "Culmination"?

• A climax or highest point

• A false or mistaken idea

• A facial expression of disgust

• A place or means of going out

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "Decorum" mean?

• Propriety and good taste in conduct

• A false or mistaken idea

• A facial expression of pain

• Obvious and intentional exaggeration

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of "Divulge"?

• To make known a secret

• To cause fear or dread

• To speak in a witty manner

• To make greater or more intense

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C