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E3U4 Review

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: a way of speaking that is specific to a particular area or group

a)

dialect

b)

idiomatic expression

c)

denotation

d)

connotation

2.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: figures of speech that cannot be understood literally

a)

dialect

b)

idiomatic expression

c)

denotation

d)

connotation

3.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: literal dictionary definition

a)

dialect

b)

idiomatic expression

c)

denotation

d)

connotation

4.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: subtle shades of meaning that a word evokes

a)

dialect

b)

idiomatic expression

c)

denotation

d)

connotation

5.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: a short story about interesting, amusing, strange events to make a point

a)

anecdotes

b)

dashes

c)

hyphens

d)

overstatement

6.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: punctuation to set off an idea within a sentence

a)

anecdotes

b)

dashes

c)

hyphens

d)

overstatement

7.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: punctuation used to join words or separate syllables

a)

anecdotes

b)

dashes

c)

hyphens

d)

overstatement

8.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: the action of expressing or stating something too strongly

a)

anecdotes

b)

dashes

c)

hyphens

d)

overstatement

9.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

a)

hyperbole

b)

idioms

c)

imagery

d)

repetition

10.

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

a)

hyperbole

b)

idioms

c)

imagery

d)

repetition

11.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: descriptive or figurative language that appeals to the five senses

a)

hyperbole

b)

idioms

c)

imagery

d)

repetition

12.

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

a)

hyperbole

b)

idioms

c)

imagery

d)

repetition

13.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: a figure of speech in which a nonhuman subject is given human qualities

a)

personification

b)

gilded

c)

ornamented

d)

grandeur

14.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: something covered with a thin layer of gold leaf or gold paint

a)

personification

b)

gilded

c)

ornamented

d)

grandeur

15.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: make look more attractive by adding decorative items

a)

personification

b)

gilded

c)

ornamented

d)

grandeur

16.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: splendor and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style

a)

personification

b)

gilded

c)

ornamented

d)

grandeur

17.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: visually attractive, especially in a quaint or pretty style

a)

picturesque

b)

exalted

c)

eminence

d)

garrulous

18.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: in a state of extreme happiness

a)

picturesque

b)

exalted

c)

eminence

d)

garrulous

19.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: fame or recognized superiority

a)

picturesque

b)

exalted

c)

eminence

d)

garrulous

20.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: excessively talkative

a)

picturesque

b)

exalted

c)

eminence

d)

garrulous

21.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: intensely irritating and frustrating

a)

exasperating

b)

tedious

c)

monotonous

d)

interminable

22.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: too long, slow, or dull

a)

exasperating

b)

tedious

c)

monotonous

d)

interminable

23.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: lacking in variation in tone or pitch

a)

exasperating

b)

tedious

c)

monotonous

d)

interminable

24.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: endless

a)

exasperating

b)

tedious

c)

monotonous

d)

interminable

25.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: attract the attention and detain in conversation

a)

buttonholed

b)

dilatory

c)

loitered

d)

hospitality

26.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: inclined to delay; slow

a)

buttonholed

b)

dilatory

c)

loitered

d)

hospitality

27.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: lingered or move slowly

a)

buttonholed

b)

dilatory

c)

loitered

d)

hospitality

28.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: warm, welcoming attitude toward guest

a)

buttonholed

b)

dilatory

c)

loitered

d)

hospitality

29.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: filth, wretchedness

a)

squalor

b)

hermitage

c)

quaint

d)

discern

30.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: secluded retreat

a)

squalor

b)

hermitage

c)

quaint

d)

discern

31.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: unusual, curious, singular

a)

squalor

b)

hermitage

c)

quaint

d)

discern

32.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: perceive or recognize

a)

squalor

b)

hermitage

c)

quaint

d)

discern

33.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs

a)

temporal

b)

spatial

c)

self-assurance

d)

forward

34.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: organized is order of space

a)

temporal

b)

spatial

c)

self-assurance

d)

forward

35.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: self-confidence

a)

temporal

b)

spatial

c)

self-assurance

d)

forward

36.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: bold, brazen, shameless

a)

temporal

b)

spatial

c)

self-assurance

d)

forward

37.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: act of being shameless

a)

brazenness

b)

brawling

c)

wanton

d)

cunning

38.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: fighting noisily

a)

brazenness

b)

brawling

c)

wanton

d)

cunning

39.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: unrestrained, wild

a)

brazenness

b)

brawling

c)

wanton

d)

cunning

40.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: done with skill or cleverness

a)

brazenness

b)

brawling

c)

wanton

d)

cunning

41.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: act of fighting

a)

strife

b)

sinister

c)

vigilant

d)

reverance

42.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: evil, threatening

a)

strife

b)

sinister

c)

vigilant

d)

reverance

43.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: on the alert, watchful

a)

strife

b)

sinister

c)

vigilant

d)

reverance

44.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: feeling of deep respect

a)

strife

b)

sinister

c)

vigilant

d)

reverance

45.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: ceremonies

a)

rites

b)

deicide

c)

social commentary

d)

diction

46.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: killing of a god

a)

rites

b)

deicide

c)

social commentary

d)

diction

47.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: discerning examination of society

a)

rites

b)

deicide

c)

social commentary

d)

diction

48.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: choice of words or phrases

a)

rites

b)

deicide

c)

social commentary

d)

diction

49.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: attitude towards subject

a)

tone

b)

incongruity

c)

social commentary

d)

diction

50.

Which of the following words most closely matches the following definition: when two or more opposing ideas are connected

a)

tone

b)

incongruity

c)

social commentary

d)

diction