Free Printable English II EOC Vocab

1.

time and place the story takes place
Ex. Salinas River, 1930s; "A few miles south of Soledad."

a)

setting

b)

plot

c)

imagery

d)

exposition

2.

comparing two things using like or as
Ex. "You're like a kid Lennie."

a)

hyperbole

b)

irony

c)

metaphor

d)

simile

3.

language or way of speech of a particular region of the country
Ex. "It wasn't no good to pet."

a)

dialogue

b)

characterization

c)

communication

d)

dialect

4.

the author directly tells the reader what the character is like
Ex. "He stepped short, quick steps, of a fat legged man."

a)

indirect characterization

b)

pointed characterization

c)

direct characterization

d)

straight characterization

5.

the author gives clues about a character by describing what a character looks like, does, and says, as well as how other characters react to them
Ex. "Crooks scowled, but Lennie's disarming smile defeated him. Come on in and set a while."

a)

direct characterization

b)

indirect characterization

c)

forward characterization

d)

round characterization

6.

descriptive words that appeal to the five senses
Ex. "A few miles south of Soledad, the Salinas river drops in close to the hillside bank and runs deep and green."

a)

adjectives

b)

sensory words

c)

imagery

d)

verbs

7.

adding human characteristics to non-living objects
Ex. "the afternoon sun sliced through the cracks of barn walls"

a)

hyperbole

b)

symbolism

c)

imagery

d)

personification

8.

the main character
Ex. Lennie and George because they are the main people in the story.

a)

lead actor

b)

antagonist

c)

MVP

d)

protagonist

9.

opposing character to the main character
Ex. Curley/Curley's wife

a)

antagonist

b)

the opposition

c)

protagonist

d)

the bad guy

10.

This figure of speech uses exaggeration to make its point.

a)

Simile

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Personification

d)

Alliteration

11.

Katniss did not want to give into the Capitol. She and Peta perform many acts against the Capitol.The disagreed with its societal rules and structure.

a)

Character vs. Self

b)

Character vs. Character

c)

Character vs. Society

d)

Character vs. Nature

12.

After Kylie and her friends run out of gas on a road trip, they find themselves stranded in the middle of the desert with nobody around for miles. With no phone signal, little water, and the brutal desert sun pounding down on them, Kylie and her friends make a desperate attempt to find water.

a)

Character vs. Self

b)

Character vs. Character

c)

Character vs. Society

d)

Character vs. Nature

13.

After Kylie and her friends run out of gas on a road trip, they find themselves stranded in the middle of the desert with nobody around for miles. With no phone signal, little water, and the brutal desert sun pounding down on them, Kylie and her friends make a desperate attempt to find water.

a)

Internal Conflict

b)

External Conflict

14.

When an evil ogre kidnaps the princess, the brave knight Lewis sets out to return her safely to the castle. Along the way he must defeat monsters, powerful wizards, and an evil dragon. Will Lewis prevail on his quest or will the powerful ogre crush him?

a)

Character vs. Self

b)

Character vs. Character

c)

Character vs. Society

d)

Character vs. Nature

15.

Franz was once the best ballerina dancer in Europe, until he was involved in a tragic dancing accident that shattered his anklebone. After several surgeries and months of physical therapy, Franz was told that he might never dance again. Join Frankz as he pushes the limits of recovery and anatomy on a quest to regain his former grace and poise as a lead dancer.

a)

Character vs. Self

b)

Character vs. Character

c)

Character vs. Society

d)

Character vs. Nature

16.

Franz was once the best ballerina dancer in Europe, until he was involved in a tragic dancing accident that shattered his anklebone. After several surgeries and months of physical therapy, Franz was told that he might never dance again. Join Frankz as he pushes the limits of recovery and anatomy on a quest to regain his former grace and poise as a lead dancer.

a)

Internal Conflict

b)

External Conflict

17.

Which sentence from the selection supports that the computer was not working properly?

a)

Rita took three hours to finish her homework.

b)

Ritaʼs homework was not finished.

c)

Rita had to write out her story instead of typing it.

d)

Ritaʼs homework was not done correctly.

18.

Macey's mom noticed that she was squinting as she read her book, which was only a few inches away from her face. She scheduled a doctor's appointment for the next week, and when the doctor said Macey needed glasses, she tried on every single pair in the office. After spending an hour looking at glasses, mom suggested that perhaps she should sleep on it and come back and decide in the morning. Macey agreed, but she kept talking about the pros and cons of each pair all night long.
What can you infer about Macey?

a)

Macey is mad at her mother.

b)

Macey does not want glasses.

c)

Macey is very excited about getting glasses.

d)

Macey has trouble making decisions.

19.

No one knows exactly what causes tornados, but some scientists believe that when warm air meets cold air, a tornado may form. The reason for this is that the warm air is lighter than the cold air, so it rises up fast and meets different winds moving different directions. Under the right conditions, this can cause a tornado. Though there is still much mystery surrounding tornados, many people believe that when warm moist air meets cool dry air, tornados can result.

a)

problem & solution

b)

cause & effect

c)

compare & contrast

d)

sequence/chronological

20.

Scenario:

"Ms. Aden really wanted to go to a concert, but the only problem was that her car was in the shop. Ms. Aden lived 10 minutes from the metro. Because of this, she was able to go to the concert!"

What text structure is being used in this scenario?

a)

Compare and Contrast

b)

Sequence/Chronological

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Cause and Effect

21.

This morning was crazy. My alarm clock was set for PM instead of AM, so I woke up really late. I just threw on some clothes and ran out the door. I rode my bike as fast as I could and thought that I was going to be late for sure, but when I got there everyone was outside and there were firetrucks all lined up in front of school. I guess somebody pulled the fire alarm before class started. It worked out though, because nobody really noticed or minded that I was tardy.

a)

Chronological

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Compare and Contrast

22.

How to Make Cookies. First, get your materials. Then, make your dough. Lastly, cook your dough at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.

a)

Sequence

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Problem & Solution

d)

Compare and Contrast

23.

remove blame or guilt for a wrongdoing

a)

exonerate

b)

ennui

c)

mitigate

d)

reticent

24.

to think deeply; ponder

a)

ruminate

b)

myopic

c)

vacuous

d)

reticent

25.

comfort in a time of stress or sadness

a)

solace

b)

persnickety

c)

contrite

d)

kismet

26.

from the gut; animalistic

a)

visceral

b)

diatribe

c)

tangent

d)

tenacious

27.

having or showing no skill

a)

inept

b)

temerity

c)

replete

d)

reticent

28.

something that marks the approach of something else

a)

harbinger

b)

charlatan

c)

vacuous

d)

perfunctory

29.

A slight or subtle degree of difference

a)

Abate

b)

Nuance

c)

Erudite

d)

Sere

30.

A mystery; something seemingly inexplicable

a)

Enigma

b)

Cult

c)

Decorum

d)

Gamut

31.

When my wife cooks cabbage, the smell can be quite ___________.

a)

variable

b)

pungent

c)

pensive

d)

ponder

32.

A _____________ is a factor that can change in an experiment.

a)

variable

b)

component

c)

obsolete

d)

deposition

33.

This word means to consider carefully or think upon (something).

a)

latent

b)

abbreviate

c)

squander

d)

ponder

34.

One thing that sucks about the iPhone is that it becomes ____________ after just a few years.

a)

variable

b)

pungent

c)

obsolete

d)

angry

35.

Always read medication labels, mixing certain medicines can cause __________ reactions.

a)

ailment

b)

adverse

c)

accomodation

d)

advocate

English II EOC Vocab

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

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