Vocabulary List 8 Eng 2

Which of the following best describes an ode?

• A short story with a moral lesson

• A poem characterized by elaborate stanza structures

• A traditional narrative poem

• A concise and complete prose tale

During a literature class, Michael was asked to identify which type of poem is a lament for the dead. What should he choose?

• Elegy

• Haiku

• Ballad

• Saga

Kai and Ethan are discussing their favorite types of literature. Kai asks Ethan, "What is the literary genre of works intended for the theater?"

• Mythology

• Drama

• Romance

• Thriller

Which of the following best describes an allegory?

• A narrative with a hidden meaning

• A collection of poems

• A dramatic play

• A historical account

Which of the following best describes a fable?

• A story that features animals as characters and conveys a moral lesson

• A detailed account of historical events

• A poem that explores human emotions

• A scientific explanation of natural phenomena

Elijah was fascinated by the tales of his ancestors, which were passed down through generations. What is a saga?

• A narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family

• An epigrammatic Japanese verse form

• A short novel

• A story dealing with love

Which of the following best describes an epic?

• A lengthy poem that narrates the adventures of a legendary hero

• A concise story with a moral lesson

• A thrilling and suspenseful tale

• A short but complete prose narrative

Which of the following best describes a ballad?

• A narrative poem that tells a story

• A poem with intricate rhyme schemes

• A brief fictional prose narrative

• A tale focused on romantic themes

During a poetry class, Abigail was asked to write a haiku. What is a haiku?

• An epigrammatic Japanese verse form of three short lines

• A narrative telling the adventures of a hero

• A genre of fiction that evokes suspense

• A short moral story

Emma is participating in a literature competition. She needs to identify what poetry is. What should she choose?

• Literature in metrical form

• A short novel

• A suspenseful story

• A story dealing with love