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Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: a way of speaking that is specific to a particular area or group
dialect
idiomatic expression
denotation
connotation
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: figures of speech that cannot be understood literally
dialect
idiomatic expression
denotation
connotation
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: literal dictionary definition
dialect
idiomatic expression
denotation
connotation
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: subtle shades of meaning that a word evokes
dialect
idiomatic expression
denotation
connotation
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: a short story about interesting, amusing, strange events to make a point
anecdotes
dashes
hyphens
overstatement
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: punctuation to set off an idea within a sentence
anecdotes
dashes
hyphens
overstatement
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: punctuation used to join words or separate syllables
anecdotes
dashes
hyphens
overstatement
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: the action of expressing or stating something too strongly
anecdotes
dashes
hyphens
overstatement
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
hyperbole
idioms
imagery
repetition
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words
hyperbole
idioms
imagery
repetition
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: descriptive or figurative language that appeals to the five senses
hyperbole
idioms
imagery
repetition
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: using words or phrases repeatedly to emphasize important ideas, add emotional intensity, or creates a musical quality
hyperbole
idioms
imagery
repetition
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: a figure of speech in which a nonhuman subject is given human qualities
personification
gilded
ornamented
grandeur
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: something covered with a thin layer of gold leaf or gold paint
personification
gilded
ornamented
grandeur
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: make look more attractive by adding decorative items
personification
gilded
ornamented
grandeur
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: splendor and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style
personification
gilded
ornamented
grandeur
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: visually attractive, especially in a quaint or pretty style
picturesque
exalted
eminence
garrulous
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: in a state of extreme happiness
picturesque
exalted
eminence
garrulous
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: fame or recognized superiority
picturesque
exalted
eminence
garrulous
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: excessively talkative
picturesque
exalted
eminence
garrulous
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: intensely irritating and frustrating
exasperating
tedious
monotonous
interminable
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: too long, slow, or dull
exasperating
tedious
monotonous
interminable
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: lacking in variation in tone or pitch
exasperating
tedious
monotonous
interminable
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: endless
exasperating
tedious
monotonous
interminable
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: attract the attention and detain in conversation
buttonholed
dilatory
loitered
hospitality
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: inclined to delay; slow
buttonholed
dilatory
loitered
hospitality
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: lingered or move slowly
buttonholed
dilatory
loitered
hospitality
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: warm, welcoming attitude toward guest
buttonholed
dilatory
loitered
hospitality
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: filth, wretchedness
squalor
hermitage
quaint
discern
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: secluded retreat
squalor
hermitage
quaint
discern
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: unusual, curious, singular
squalor
hermitage
quaint
discern
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: perceive or recognize
squalor
hermitage
quaint
discern
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs
temporal
spatial
self-assurance
forward
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: organized is order of space
temporal
spatial
self-assurance
forward
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: self-confidence
temporal
spatial
self-assurance
forward
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: bold, brazen, shameless
temporal
spatial
self-assurance
forward
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: act of being shameless
brazenness
brawling
wanton
cunning
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: fighting noisily
brazenness
brawling
wanton
cunning
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: unrestrained, wild
brazenness
brawling
wanton
cunning
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: done with skill or cleverness
brazenness
brawling
wanton
cunning
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: act of fighting
strife
sinister
vigilant
reverance
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: evil, threatening
strife
sinister
vigilant
reverance
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: on the alert, watchful
strife
sinister
vigilant
reverance
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: feeling of deep respect
strife
sinister
vigilant
reverance
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: ceremonies
rites
deicide
social commentary
diction
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: killing of a god
rites
deicide
social commentary
diction
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: discerning examination of society
rites
deicide
social commentary
diction
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: choice of words or phrases
rites
deicide
social commentary
diction
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: attitude towards subject
tone
incongruity
social commentary
diction
Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: when two or more opposing ideas are connected
tone
incongruity
social commentary
diction
