New Vocabulary Words March 12 - 9th Grade 2nd Block

What is the definition of 'Recitatif'?

• A type of vocal music that imitates the rhythms and accents of spoken language

• A form of instrumental music

• A style of dance

• A type of painting

What does 'Vernacular' mean?

• A local language or dialect

• A type of architecture

• A musical instrument

• A scientific term

What is a synonym for the word 'narrator'?

• storyteller

• listener

• reader

• audience

Define the term 'novel' as used in literature.

• A type of poem

• A short story

• A long narrative work of fiction

• A play

What is an anthology?

• collection

• novel

• poem

• essay

What does 'Posthumous' mean?

• 'Posthumous' means occurring, done, or published after someone's death. It can refer to a child born after the father's death, a publication released after the author's death, or an award given after someone's death.

• 'Posthumous' means occurring before birth.

• 'Posthumous' refers to something that happens during a wedding ceremony.

• 'Posthumous' is a term used for events that occur during a person's lifetime.

Definition of Anthology

• A collection of selected literary works.
• A biography of a famous writer.
• A summary of literary genres.
• A single poem by an author.