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WorksheetsAcademic Vocabulary #5
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 29mins
What does the word "indifferent" mean?
Having strong opinions
Having no interest or sympathy; unconcerned
Being very emotional
Being highly supportive
What is the meaning of "support"?
To criticize harshly
To give assistance to
To ignore completely
To express doubt
What does "statement" refer to?
A vague idea
A clear expression of something
A random thought
An unclear opinion
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
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 steps for success
A type of game
A simple idea
What does "Symbolism" refer to?
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 type of irony
A symbolic representation
A common contribution
What does "Contribute" mean?
To argue a point with facts
To give or supply in common with others; to provide for a common purpose
To represent something beyond its literal meaning
To expect the opposite to happen
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 a moral lesson
A persuasive argument with evidence
What does the term "effect" refer to?
A cause of an event
A change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause
An unrelated event
A prediction of future events
How does the term "affect" function in a sentence?
To describe a location
To have an influence on or make a change in
To predict an outcome
To summarize a story
What is the significance of an event?
The time it occurred
The quality of being worthy of attention; importance
The number of people involved
The location where it happened
What is the purpose of descriptive language?
To create a picture in the mind of the reader using vivid details and sensory words.
To list facts in a straightforward manner.
To provide a summary of a text.
To compare two different ideas.
What does the term "central idea" refer to?
The main point or underlying message of a text.
The introduction of a story.
The conclusion of a text.
The title of a book.
What does it mean to convey something?
To communicate or make known.
To hide or obscure information.
To compare two items.
To write a story.
What does it mean to compare?
To examine the similarities between two or more items.
To describe something in detail.
To summarize a text.
To create a fictional story.
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 it mean to "Emphasize" something?
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 seeking information
A detailed explanation
What does it mean to infer?
To state something clearly
To deduce from evidence and reasoning
To ask a direct question
To provide explicit statements
What is a simile?
A comparison using 'like' or 'as'
A direct statement of fact
A rhetorical question
A detailed description
What is a metaphor?
A direct comparison using 'like'
A figure of speech referring to one thing as another
A question with multiple answers
A detailed narrative
What does the term "Distinguish" mean?
To combine or merge
To recognize or treat as different
To ignore or overlook
To simplify or reduce
What is "Alliteration"?
The repetition of vowel sounds in a sentence
The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words
The use of metaphors in a sentence
The use of rhyme in poetry
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 uses only technical terms
Language that is used in legal documents
What does "Author's Claim" refer to?
A question posed by the author
A statement or assertion put forth by the author as true
A summary of the author's work
A critique of another author's work
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?
The sound a word makes
A grouped set of lines in a poem
The stance or viewpoint the author takes on a particular issue
An exaggerated statement
What is a stanza in poetry?
A word that imitates a sound
A grouped set of lines within a poem, often set off by a blank line or indentation
An exaggerated statement
The author's viewpoint
What does the term "Reveal" mean?
To hide something from others.
To make known to others.
To create something new.
To destroy something.
What is the "Theme" in a narrative?
The main character in the 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 a literary work?
The plot of the story.
The dialogue between characters.
Visually descriptive or figurative language.
The author's biography.
What does "Tone" refer to in writing?
The length of the text.
The general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.
The number of characters in the story.
The author's writing style.
What is the definition of "Mood" in a work of art?
The sequence of events in a story
A particular attitude or way of regarding something
The atmosphere or pervading tone of something
To repeat or copy out a group of words
What does "Plot" refer to in a story, novel, or play?
The atmosphere or pervading tone of something
The sequence of events in a story
A particular attitude or way of regarding something
To repeat or copy out a group of words
How is "Perspective" defined in terms of attitude or viewpoint?
The sequence of events in a story
The atmosphere or pervading tone of something
A particular attitude or way of regarding something
To repeat or copy out a group of words
What does it mean to "Quote" someone?
To create a new story
To repeat or copy out a group of words
To change the mood of a text
To develop a new perspective
What does the term "Influenced" 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 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?
Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.
The beginning of the text that has the characters, setting, and introduces the conflict.
When and where a story takes place.
Repeating something that has already been said or written in a piece of writing.
What is the "Introduction" in a text?
When and where a story takes place.
Repeating something that has already been said or written in a piece of writing.
Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.
The beginning of the text that has the characters, setting, and introduces the conflict.
What does "Setting" refer to in a story?
The beginning of the text that has the characters, setting, and introduces the conflict.
When and where a story takes place.
Repeating something that has already been said or written in a piece of writing.
Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.
What is "Repetition" in writing?
When and where a story takes place.
Repeating something that has already been said or written in a piece of writing.
The beginning of the text that has the characters, setting, and introduces the conflict.
Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.
What is the definition of "Conflict" in a story?
The resolution of a story
The struggle between forces in a story
The introduction of characters
The setting of a story
What does "Connotation" refer to?
The literal meaning of a word
The pronunciation of a word
An idea or emotion that a word brings to light in addition to its original meaning
The spelling of a word
What is the meaning of "Denotation"?
The emotional response to a word
The definition of the word
The historical background of a word
The sound of a word
What does it mean to "Persuade" someone?
To entertain someone
To inform someone
To cause someone to believe something or convince them to change their mind
To confuse someone
What is a counterargument?
An argument supporting an idea
An argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument
A summary of an argument
A question about an argument
What is evidence?
A personal opinion
A fictional story
The available facts or information to show whether something is true or not
A prediction about the future
