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Poetry & Poe Vocabulary Quiz 1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Figurative Meaning

a)

the dictionary definition of a word. Its literal meaning.

b)

any expressive use of language, as a metaphor or simile in which words are used in other than their literal meaning.

c)

the synonym of a word

d)

the antonym of a word

2.

Connotative Meaning

a)

something that is thought up

b)

The correct way to express your feelings

c)

any expressive use of language, as a metaphor, simile in which words are used in other than their literal meaning.

d)

the dictionary definition of a word. Its literal meaning.

3.

Inquiring

a)

seeking facts, information, or knowledge; curious.

b)

swampy

c)

a magazine

d)

to listen

4.

Halter

a)

to come to a stop

b)

slowed down

c)

Straps or ropes that fit around the head of a horse.

d)

tormented

5.

Shaft

a)

a stick or a rod

b)

To ignore someone, walk away

c)

sharp

d)

adequate for the purpose; enough

6.

Boggy

a)

deserted

b)

swampy

c)

wet, soggy grass

d)

a little foggy

7.

Cordiality

a)

Straps or ropes that fit around the head of a horse.

b)

wisdom

c)

warmth or friendliness

d)

smothered

8.

Dulled

a)

not sharp

b)

gloomy

c)

extremely bored

d)

slowed down

9.

Acute

a)

sharp

b)

swampy

c)

only

d)

deception

10.

Hearken

a)

warmth or friendliness

b)

Listen

c)

put up with

d)

be quiet