11th AP English Language and Composition Elevated Diction

What is the meaning of the adjective 'Arduous'?

• Easy and simple

• Requiring great physical or mental effort; difficult, strenuous

• Quick and effortless

• Relaxing and calming

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the adjective 'Benevolent' mean?

• Selfish and greedy

• Characterized by expressing goodwill or kindly feelings; charitable

• Indifferent and uncaring

• Hostile and unfriendly

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Fill in the blank: The adjective 'Clandestine' means executed with _______ or concealment, for purposes of deception.

• secrecy

• courage

• transparency

• recklessness

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the definition of 'Cognizant'?

• A) Unaware and ignorant

• B) To be aware; to have knowledge

• C) Confused and lost

• D) Distracted and unfocused

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

Fill in the blank: 'Conducive' is an adjective meaning tending to produce; helpful, favorable (usually followed by 'to'). Doing homework is _______ to getting good grades.

• conducive

• irrelevant

• detrimental

• obstructive

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 'Counterintuitive' mean?

• In line with common sense

• Contrary to what intuition or common sense would indicate

• Obvious and clear

• Easily understood

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Fill in the blank: The adjective 'Erroneous' means containing _______; incorrect.

• error

• mistake

• fault

• inaccuracy

What is the meaning of 'Daunting'?

• Easy to handle

• Seeming difficult to deal with or intimidating

• Simple and straightforward

• Effortless and smooth

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Fill in the blank: 'Dissident' is an adjective meaning disagreeing, as in _______ or attitude.

• belief

• principle

• ideology

• opinion

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does 'Egregious' mean?

• Ordinary and common

• Extraordinary in a negative or shocking manner

• Mild and unremarkable

• Subtle and unnoticed

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F