WorksheetsAcademic Vocabulary Set #4 (48)
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 24mins
What does the word "Indifferent" mean?
Having strong opinions
Having no interest or sympathy; no opinion; unconcerned
Being very enthusiastic
Being highly emotional
What is the meaning of the word "Support"?
To criticize harshly
To give assistance to
To ignore completely
To oppose strongly
What does the word "Statement" refer to?
A vague idea
A clear expression of something
A random thought
An unclear suggestion
What is an excerpt?
A long novel
A short piece of writing from a novel, film, music, etc.
A complete story
A type of poem
What does development refer to in a story?
The beginning of a story
The growth or change of the plot, character, or theme as it goes through the story
The ending of a story
The setting of a story
What does it mean to identify something?
To ignore it
To establish or indicate what something is
To destroy it
To hide it
What is a strategy?
A random guess
A plan that outlines approach, goals, and a sequence of steps that will help promote growth and success
A type of game
A simple idea
What does "Symbolism" mean?
A literal description of an object
An object, person, or place that represents something beyond its literal meaning
A type of irony
A factual statement
What is "Irony"?
A statement that can be argued
When something happens that is opposite of what we expect to happen
A common contribution
A literal meaning of a symbol
What is an "Argument"?
A statement that can be argued and supported by facts
A symbolic representation
An unexpected event
A common supply
What does "Contribute" mean?
To argue a point
To give or supply in common with others; to provide for a common purpose
To represent something symbolically
To expect the opposite
What is an objective summary?
A detailed analysis with personal opinions
A brief restatement of the main points without personal opinion or interpretation
A fictional story with added details
A persuasive argument with evidence
What does the term "effect" refer to?
The cause of an action
A change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause
The intention behind an action
The process of making a decision
What does "affect" mean?
To have an influence on or make a change in
To describe something in detail
To ignore or overlook
To create a new idea
What is the significance of something?
The process of making it smaller
The quality of being worthy of attention; importance
The act of forgetting it
The method of creating it
What is descriptive language?
Language that creates a picture in the mind of the reader by using vivid details and sensory words.
Language that provides factual information.
Language that uses only technical terms.
Language that is used in formal writing.
What does the term "central idea" refer to?
The main point or underlying message of a text.
The introduction of a text.
The conclusion of a text.
The title of a text.
What does it mean to convey something?
To communicate or make known.
To hide or conceal.
To create or invent.
To destroy or eliminate.
What does it mean to compare?
To examine the similarities between two or more items.
To describe the differences between two items.
To ignore the details of two items.
To summarize the main points of a text.
What does the term "Contrast" mean?
To examine the differences between two or more items.
To give human qualities to animals or objects.
To give special importance to something.
The reason an author writes about a topic.
What is "Personification"?
To examine differences between items.
A figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.
To give special importance to something.
The reason an author writes about a topic.
What does "Emphasize" mean?
To examine differences between items.
To give human qualities to animals or objects.
To give special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing.
The reason an author writes about a topic.
What is meant by "Author's Purpose"?
To examine differences between items.
To give human qualities to animals or objects.
To give special importance to something.
The reason an author decides to write about a specific topic.
What is a claim?
A statement that provides evidence
An assertion without evidence
A question about a topic
A detailed explanation
What does it mean to infer?
To state something clearly
To guess without any basis
To deduce from evidence and reasoning
To provide explicit statements
What is a simile?
A comparison using 'like' or 'as'
A direct reference to another thing
A statement of fact
A question about similarities
What is a metaphor?
A question about a topic
A direct reference to another thing for effect
A comparison using 'like' or 'as'
A detailed explanation
What does the term "Distinguish" mean?
To recognize or treat as different.
To combine or merge together.
To ignore or overlook.
To simplify or reduce.
What is "Alliteration"?
The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
A comparison between two unlike things.
The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.
A figure of speech involving exaggeration.
What is "Figurative Language"?
Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.
Language that is straightforward and literal.
Language that is used only in poetry.
Language that is used to describe scientific facts.
What is an "Author's Claim"?
A statement or assertion put forth by the author as true.
A question posed by the author.
A fictional story created by the author.
A list of facts provided by the author.
What is the term for a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes?
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
Stanza
Author's Position
Which term refers to exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally?
Stanza
Onomatopoeia
Hyperbole
Author's Position
What does the term "Author's Position" refer to?
A grouped set of lines within a poem
The stance or viewpoint the author takes on a particular issue
A word that imitates a sound
Exaggerated statements
What is a stanza in poetry?
A word that imitates a sound
Exaggerated statements
A grouped set of lines within a poem, often set off by a blank line or indentation
The author's viewpoint on an issue
What does the term "Reveal" mean?
To hide from others.
To make known to others.
To ignore others.
To confuse others.
What is the definition of "Theme" in a narrative?
The main character in a story.
The central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.
The setting of the story.
The conflict in the story.
What does "Imagery" refer to in literary work?
The plot of the story.
The dialogue between characters.
Visually descriptive or figurative language.
The moral of the story.
What is meant by "Tone" in writing?
The specific words used by the author.
The general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.
The length of the sentences.
The number of characters in the story.
What does the term "Mood" refer to in a work of art?
The sequence of events
The atmosphere or pervading tone
A particular attitude or point of view
A repeated phrase or sentence
What is the definition of "Plot" in a story?
The atmosphere or tone
A repeated phrase or sentence
The sequence of events
A particular attitude or point of view
How is "Perspective" best described?
The sequence of events
A repeated phrase or sentence
The atmosphere or tone
A particular attitude or point of view
What does it mean to "Quote" someone?
To describe the sequence of events
To create a particular atmosphere
To repeat or copy out words from a text or speech
To express a personal attitude or viewpoint
What does the term "Influenced" mean?
To have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
To strongly suggest the truth or existence of something not expressly stated.
A range of things from which a choice may be made.
What is the definition of "Structure"?
Having an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
To strongly suggest the truth or existence of something not expressly stated.
A range of things from which a choice may be made.
What does "Imply" mean?
Having an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
To strongly suggest the truth or existence of something not expressly stated.
A range of things from which a choice may be made.
What is meant by "Selection"?
Having an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
To strongly suggest the truth or existence of something not expressly stated.
A range of things from which a choice may be made.
What does the term "relevant" mean?
Unrelated to the topic
Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered
Difficult to understand
Easy to ignore
