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The Greeks - Vocabulary 1 - Always chose the very best answer.

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A myth is a: (Pick 2 answers)

a)

a concept that unites the text.

b)

a story that is usually about the early history of a people

c)

a tradtional story that usually explains some natural or social phenomenon.

d)

a figure of speech.

2.

To oppose or refuse to obey is:

a)

comply

b)

define

c)

defy

d)

diffuse

3.

The word infinitely means: (Pick 2 answers)

a)

endlessly

b)

limited

c)

bounded

d)

without limit.

4.

In mythology a character that has superhuman characteristics and has special powers is a

a)

protagonists

b)

Teenage Mutant Turtle

c)

dobby

d)

god

5.

A central idea is: ( Pick 2 )

a)

a concept that unites the text.

b)

an idea that is stated at the end of the story always.

c)

a central idea that is developed throughtout a story.

d)

an idea that is explicitly stated at the beginning of the story.

6.

A figure of speech in which a person, situation, word or object is used to represent another thing is:

a)

metaphor.

b)

symbolism.

c)

simile.

d)

hyperbole.

7.

A synonym for design is:

a)

disorder.

b)

disorganization.

c)

chaos.

d)

plan.

8.

Destiny is defined as:

a)

free will.

b)

events that must happen.

c)

choices.

d)

misfortune.

9.

A decree is a:

a)

question.

b)

general statement.

c)

request.

d)

command.

10.

To enlighten someone is to ________________

a)

turn the light on for someone.

b)

teach someone.

c)

to turn the light off for someone.

d)

misguide someone.

11.

The lack of self-importance is the definition of the word:

a)

arrogant.

b)

humility.

c)

assertiveness.

d)

ignorant.

12.

Synonyms for seized are: ( pick 2 answers)

a)

given.

b)

guarded.

c)

grabbed .

d)

snatched.

13.

Great suffering is:

a)

comfort.

b)

joy.

c)

torment.

d)

relief.

14.

To express the most important information from a text such as retelling the main events is to:

a)

summarize.

b)

condense.

c)

lengthen.

d)

elongate.

15.

The word counter when used as a verb means:

a)

a long flat fixture in a store or bank.

b)

to speak favorably for

c)

a token

d)

to speak or act in opposition of.

16.

A counterargument is:

a)

a positive statement.

b)

an argument or a set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory.

c)

a counter used only by staff.

d)

a counter used only by patrons.

17.

The word literal means:

a)

taking words in their usual or basic meaning.

b)

the setting or a word or phrase.

c)

injury or damage

d)

a short section of text.

18.

The setting of a word or phrase that determines the meaning is:

a)

content.

b)

literal.

c)

context.

d)

excerpt.

19.

A short section of taken from a play, film, or written work is

a)

an expert.

b)

an exception.

c)

an excerpt.

d)

unabridged.

20.

The word explicit means:

a)

to write an excerpt.

b)

said or written in a clear and direct way.

c)

written in a confusing way.

d)

spoken in opposition.

21.

Vengeance means:

a)

to speak or act in opposition.

b)

taking words in their usual meaning.

c)

compliments or gifts given to a special person.

d)

injury or damage done to a person in return for injury or damage inflicted by that person.