AP Lit Pre-Quiz #1

What is the meaning of the word "accede" in the context of a negotiation?

• To refuse

• To agree or consent

• To argue

• To ignore

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following words is a synonym for "aloof"?

• Friendly

• Distant

• Engaged

• Warm

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Use the word "assuage" in a sentence that demonstrates its meaning.

• The teacher's harsh words assuaged the students' fears.

• The soothing music helped assuage her anxiety.

• The storm assuaged the damage to the house.

• The argument assuaged the tension in the room.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the antonym of "austere."

• Simple

• Luxurious

• Harsh

• Plain

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word best describes a "begrudging" attitude?

• Enthusiastic

• Resentful

• Indifferent

• Joyful

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the connotation of the word "callous"?

• Positive

• Neutral

• Negative

• Ambiguous

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Classify the word "contentious" by theme.

• Peace

• Conflict

• Joy

• Harmony

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following words is a synonym for "dearth"?

• Abundance

• Scarcity

• Excess

• Plenty

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Use the word "disillusionment" in a sentence that demonstrates its meaning.

• Her disillusionment with the system led her to trust it more.

• The movie's ending caused disillusionment among the audience.

• Disillusionment made him more hopeful about the future.

• The disillusionment was a result of his newfound optimism.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the antonym of "evocative."

• Uninspiring

• Vivid

• Suggestive

• Expressive

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4