Worksheets"The Raven" Poem Vocabulary
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 7mins
Define the word juxtaposition.
placement of two objects closely together to emphasize comparisons or contrasts
the act of positioning the conflict of a story in the first part of the novel
a synonym for the word perpendicular
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Define the word censer.
an official who determines if a form of communication is acceptable for an audience
a person who takes an official count/survey of a population
a container for burning incense, typically during a religious ceremony
Define the word pallid.
a bow or gesture showing deep respect
a kind of romantic poem or verse, often sung
a lid for a metal container
a pale complexion, possibly due to poor health
Define the word entreat.
to beg
to host a gathering
a place affording peace, quiet, privacy, or security
to withdraw or move away from something, often in defeat
Define the word implore.
to beg desperately
to withdraw or move away from something, often in defeat
to collapse violently inward
Define the word obeisance.
a person's face or facial expression
the act of following a command
a bow or gesture showing respect
Define the word countenance.
a person's face or facial expression
to act of following a command
a bow or gesture showing respect
Define the word craven.
something that comforts or restores
a large black bird that can speak
a cowardly person
a desire to eat certain foods
Define the word divining.
understanding or figuring something out
separating something into separate parts
telling the truth in all situations
choosing the best of all given choices
Choose the synonym for the word seraphim.
angel
spirit
ghost
Define the word prophet.
a financial gain
a person who proclaims to know the will of God
Define the word placid.
pleasantly warm
calm and peaceful
cool and crisp
Define the word balm.
calm and peaceful
pleasantly warm weather
an ointment use to heal
Define the word tempest.
somebody who tempts
a violent, wind storm
a moody person
Define the word respite.
a fear of something unpleasant or difficult
a short rest or relief from something unpleasant or difficult
to run from something unpleasant or difficult
Define the word mien.
a person's look/manner showing their character or mood
a person's attitude or mood expressed through their body language
a person's behavior that indicates their mood or attitude
Type the meaning of the word surcease.
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Define Plutonian.
displace oneself; go from one location to another
of or associated with the underworld; characteristic of Hades
a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant
air, manner; appearance; expression
