WorksheetsPSAT Vocabulary Quiz 1
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 54mins
lacking flavor; dull; not at all stimulating
jaundiced
meticulous
insipid
sociable; fond of the company of others
dogmatic
gregarious
divulge
to force by using pressure, intimidation, or threats
abet
coerce
temerity
recklessness; a foolish disregard of danger
insipid
extraneous
temerity
inessential; not vital
divulge
jaundiced
extraneous
meticulous
prejudiced view; hostile attitude
abet
insipid
jaundiced
temerity
(Antonym) extraneous
irrelevant
unimportant
silly
essential
(adj) Fond of the company of others. Sociable and outgoing.
genial
heinous
harangue
gregarious
Diction is the literary term that means
The connections we have with words
An author's choice of words
The definition of words
The common way of speaking with friends
Denotation is a word's ____________.
Literal, dictionary definition
Emotional meaning
Which connotation is MORE negative?
It made me feel _______.
Uneasy
Frightened
Which connotation is MORE positive?
We saw ______ animals at the zoo.
Interesting
Weird
Refers to the feelings and ideas a word evokes.
Synonym
Denotation
Connotation
Diction
What can water symbolize?
Liquid
Purity
Good luck
Anger
Which bird symbolizes peace and tranquility?
What color symbolizes loss, depression, and emotionless?
Gray
White
Blue
Red
Why do people use symbols?
To give an answer to a conflict.
For fun
To help visualize their plan for a idea
To convey other concepts, ideas, or beliefs
Symbols represent a concept or idea that is more significant (or more important) than the symbol itself.
True
False
An illustrator draws a picture of darkness around the main character. The darkness represents a problem that the character may be facing. What could this problem be?
night
calm
death
freedom
The main character in a story has had a hard life. The last chapter shows a picture of her twirling around on a spring day surrounded by newly budding trees and blooming flowers. How is the character feeling at this point?
sad that the new season has started
excited to hear the birds chirping
like her life is restarting; representing a new birth
that summer is close
Which of the following is an example of symbolism in literature?
All of these are correct
Fall representing growing old
Water symbolizing rebirth
The color black to symbolize evil
What does the apple symbolize in the image
Snow White's beauty and charm
Snow White's death and destruction
Snow White's willingness to listen to others.
Snow White's helpful attitude
What type of characterization is shown:
While in the lunch room, Mr. Nuismer thought to himself, "Wow, Mr. Haskin must have polished his head this morning because it is so shiny it might blind a student."
Physical Appearance
Thoughts, Speech, and Actions
Other Characters Reactions
Narrator's Comments
What is indirect characterization?
The process by which the narrator tells the audience what the personality of the character is.
The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.
What is direct characterization?
The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.
The process by which the narrator tells the audience what the personality of the character is.
Lennie from Of Mice and Men
Lennie is big and dumb. His childlike innocence allows him to take an active role in George's dream of owning farm. Lennie loves soft things and animals, which he accidentally kills because of his strength. His size combined with his mental handicap frequently put him and George in difficult situations.
Direct
Indirect
Katniss from The Hunger Games
It was slow-going at first, but I was determined to feed us. I stole eggs from nests, caught fish in nets, sometimes managed to shoot a squirrel or rabbit for stew, and gathered the various plants that sprung up beneath my feet. Plants are tricky. Many are edible, but one false mouthful and you're dead. I checked and double-checked the plants I harvested with my father's pictures. I kept us alive.
Direct
Indirect
