Vocabulary and Definitions Worksheet

Match each vocabulary word with its correct definition. Vocabulary Word: Metaphor.

• d)

• A detailed analysis or evaluation

• b)

• Comparing two things without "like" or "as"

• a)

• Limiting or restricting speech, art, or writing

• e)

• Unfair treatment or control over a group

• c)

• Humor or irony used to expose problems

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Match each vocabulary word with its correct definition. Vocabulary Word: Critique.

• A detailed analysis or evaluation

• A detailed analysis or evaluation

• Limiting or restricting speech, art, or writing

• Limiting or restricting speech, art, or writing

• Comparing two things without "like" or "as"

• Comparing two things without "like" or "as"

• Humor or irony used to expose problems

• Humor or irony used to expose problems

• Unfair treatment or control over a group

• Unfair treatment or control over a group

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Match each vocabulary word with its correct definition. Vocabulary Word: Satire.

• A detailed analysis or evaluation

• Comparing two things without "like" or "as"

• Comparing two things without "like" or "as"

• A detailed analysis or evaluation

• Unfair treatment or control over a group

• Humor or irony used to expose problems

• Humor or irony used to expose problems

• Limiting or restricting speech, art, or writing

• Limiting or restricting speech, art, or writing

• Unfair treatment or control over a group

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Match each vocabulary word with its correct definition. Vocabulary Word: Perspective.

• Limiting or restricting speech, art, or writing

• Comparing two things without "like" or "as"

• Unfair treatment or control over a group

• Limiting or restricting speech, art, or writing

• Humor or irony used to expose problems

• Unfair treatment or control over a group

• A detailed analysis or evaluation

• A detailed analysis or evaluation

• Comparing two things without "like" or "as"

• Humor or irony used to expose problems

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Saying “life is a rollercoaster” is an example of a _______________. (Symbolism, Metaphor, Conform, Critique, Oppression, Mainstream, Censorship, Autonomy, Satire, Perspective)

• Metaphor

• Symbolism

• Satire

• Perspective

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

Use the vocabulary words below to complete the sentences. Each word will be used once. Some artists refuse to _______________ to popular trends and instead create unique work.

• Conform

• Critique

• Censorship

• Autonomy

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

Many people have fought against _______________ to ensure equal rights for all.

• Oppression

• Symbolism

• Metaphor

• Conform

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The artist’s work was rejected because it didn’t fit into _______________ culture.

• Mainstream

• Alternative

• Traditional

• Avant-garde

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

The government’s ______________ of certain books has caused debate about freedom of speech.

• censorship

• promotion

• publication

• endorsement

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

She valued her ______________ and didn’t want others to make decisions for her.

• autonomy

• freedom

• independence

• liberty

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E