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Masque of the Red Death Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 30mins

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Class
Date
1.

The meaning of "profuse" is:

a)

the termination or disintegration of a relationship

b)

the property of being extremely abundant

c)

listen; used mostly in the imperative

d)

the act or means of going out

2.

The meaning of "cessation" is:

a)

a stopping

b)

cause to lose one's composure

c)

the act or means of going out

d)

the termination or disintegration of a relationship

3.

The meaning of "tangible" is:

a)

a tangy/salty food

b)

the quality of a color determined by its dominant wavelength

c)

any epidemic disease with a high death rate

d)

able to be touched

4.

The meaning of "decorum" is:

a)

the human face

b)

any disease easily transmitted by contact

c)

behavior that is polite and proper for the event

d)

form a cover like a burial garment

5.

The meaning of "impede" is:

a)

to block, stop, get in the way of

b)

skillful in statecraft or management

c)

the act of entering

d)

invulnerable to fear or intimidation

6.

The meaning of "august" is:

a)

pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable

b)

majestic, impressive

c)

lacking spontaneity; not natural

d)

grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred

7.

Symbols represent a concept or idea that is more significant (or more important) than the symbol itself.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Why do people use symbols?

a)

To give an answer to a conflict.

b)

For fun

c)

To help visualize their plan for a idea

d)

To convey other concepts, ideas, or beliefs

9.

Define Allegory

a)

A term to describe any form of Literature that blends ironic humor and wit with criticism for the purpose of ridiculing frailties in individuals and institutions.

b)

A narrative in which characters and setting stand for abstract ideas or moral qualities. In addition to the literal meaning it also has a symbolic meaning.

10.

What is a symbol?

a)

An object with meaning attached.

b)

An event with meaning attached.

c)

An animal with meaning attached.

d)

All of the above