Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "fluent" mean?

• Able to express oneself clearly and easily

• Unable to speak or write clearly

• Speaking in a monotone voice

• Having difficulty understanding language

What does the word "wizened" mean?

• Fresh and youthful

• Shrunken and wrinkled

• Tall and strong

• Bright and colorful

What does the word "beleaguered" mean?

• Happy and carefree

• Troubled with many problems

• Calm and peaceful

• Energetic and lively

What is the meaning of the word "poignant"?

• Humorous

• Emotionally moving or stimulating

• Boring

• Confusing

What does an author's word choices and sentence structures express?

• A particular tone

• A specific plot

• A detailed setting

• A unique theme

Which of the following is an example of irony?

• A character winning a race after training hard.

• A character getting a speeding ticket the day he earns an A+ in Driver’s Education.

• A character receiving a gift on their birthday.

• A character finding money on the street.

What is a literary device?

• A tool used for writing

• A technique used to convey meaning or create interest

• A type of book

• A method of printing

What is an archetype?

• A unique character found in one specific culture

• A character or situation that shows up in many works from different cultures

• A modern character created for a single story

• A fictional character that appears only in movies

Which of the following is an example of sarcasm?

• You are so intelligent!

• I heard zombies only eat brains, so you should be fine.

• The sky is blue.

• I love waking up early on weekends.

What does the term "enmity" mean?

• A feeling of friendship

• Being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something

• A state of happiness

• A sense of indifference