Academic/General Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'Dimension'?

• A measurement or aspect of something.

• A type of animal.

• A musical instrument.

• A kind of weather.

What does the word 'External' mean?

• On the outside.

• On the inside.

• Very expensive.

• Completely broken.

What is a 'Statistic'?

• A number that gives information.

• A type of animal.

• A musical instrument.

• A kind of food.

What does it mean to 'Sustain' something?

• To keep something going.

• To stop something immediately.

• To break something apart.

• To ignore something.

What does the word 'Utilize' mean?

• To use something for a purpose.

• To ignore something completely.

• To break something into pieces.

• To hide something from view.

• To sell something for profit.

What is the definition of Literary Nonfiction?

• True stories told using storytelling techniques.

• Fictional stories based on imaginary events.

• Poems that use only figurative language.

• Plays written for stage performance.

Which of the following is an example of literary nonfiction?

• A memoir

• A poem

• A fictional novel

• A play

What is the definition of Figurative Language?

• Words used in a creative way, not literal.

• Words that are always literal.

• Words that describe only physical objects.

• Words that are used only in science.

"It's raining cats and dogs" is an example of which literary term?

• Sensory Details

• Figurative Language

• Diction

• Author's Perspective

What is the definition of Sensory Details?

• Words that describe sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

• A list of main characters in a story.

• A summary of the plot.

• A type of figurative language.