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Vocabulary and Literary Terms Quiz

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

After the pernicious storm destroyed the village, survivors were left with nothing but debris and sorrow.

a)

brief

b)

harmless

c)

deadly or harmful

d)

pleasant

2.

The two knights faced off, each viewing the other as an adversary that must be defeated in battle.

a)

friend

b)

opponent

c)

bystander

d)

teacher

3.

The king kept augmenting his army until it doubled in size to prepare for war.

a)

weakening

b)

increasing

c)

hiding

d)

controlling

4.

She filed a grievance with the council, claiming her property had been wrongly taken.

a)

thank-you note

b)

invitation

c)

complaint

d)

celebration

5.

The weight of his family troubles caused a deep sense of oppression that he couldn’t escape.

a)

relief

b)

freedom

c)

joy

d)

heavy worry or burden

6.

Stealing from the church was considered a serious transgression by the villagers.

a)

good deed

b)

sin or wrongdoing

c)

celebration

d)

success

7.

She had to procure a rare ingredient from a distant land to complete the potion.

a)

avoid

b)

get or obtain

c)

forget

d)

waste

8.

His opinion was predominant in the council’s decision, influencing the outcome more than any other.

a)

ignored

b)

foolish

c)

most influential

d)

brief

9.

She begged for mercy through her intercession with the judge, hoping to reduce her brother’s sentence.

a)

attack

b)

silence

c)

act of pleading for someone else

d)

punishment

10.

His face turned a sallow color after he drank the poisoned tea.

a)

healthy and pink

b)

blue and vibrant

c)

pale and yellowish

d)

red and glowing

11.

The news of the tragedy was so lamentable that the entire town mourned.

a)

humorous

b)

distressing or sad

c)

confusing

d)

hopeful

12.

Carrying the large, oddly shaped box made him look unwieldy and off balance.

a)

graceful

b)

clumsy

c)

quick

d)

invisible

13.

The gallant soldier stood firm in the face of danger, refusing to abandon his post.

a)

cowardly

b)

lazy

c)

brave and noble

d)

humorous

14.

A loud fray broke out in the marketplace, alarming all the shoppers.

a)

wedding

b)

dance

c)

noisy fight

d)

performance

15.

His martial training prepared him for any combat situation.

a)

musical

b)

peaceful

c)

military or warlike

d)

artistic

16.

As punishment, the traitor was sent into exile, never to return.

a)

vacation

b)

hiding

c)

celebration

d)

banishment

17.

Her eloquence moved the entire audience to tears with just a few graceful words.

a)

poor grammar

b)

silence

c)

graceful and persuasive speech

d)

shouting

18.

The weather in spring is fickle—sunny one minute and stormy the next.

a)

predictable

b)

strong

c)

constant

d)

changeable

19.

He grew pensive as he stared at the moon, lost in deep thought.

a)

thoughtless

b)

cheerful

c)

deeply thoughtful

d)

angry

20.

She poured the liquid from the vial into the cauldron.

a)

giant bucket

b)

small bottle

c)

plate

d)

spoon

21.

The king enjoined his soldiers to guard the gates under strict orders.

a)

disobeyed

b)

ordered

c)

asked

d)

ignored

22.

Her wayward behavior often got her into trouble at school.

a)

obedient

b)

determined

c)

headstrong or disobedient

d)

kind

23.

The dismal weather cast a gloom over the entire wedding day.

a)

sunny

b)

gloomy or miserable

c)

perfect

d)

magical

24.

The rotten meat gave off a loathsome smell that made everyone leave the room.

a)

delicious

b)

sweet

c)

disgusting

d)

clean

25.

Only a few remnants of the ancient scrolls remained after the fire.

a)

decorations

b)

pieces left over

c)

main pages

d)

covers

26.

After losing everything, the family lived in penury for many years.

a)

luxury

b)

extreme poverty

c)

joy

d)

illness

27.

The crowd began to disperse after the speech ended, heading in every direction.

a)

gather

b)

freeze

c)

break up and scatter

d)

shout

28.

Her haughty tone made it clear she thought she was better than everyone else.

a)

shy

b)

arrogant

c)

friendly

d)

humorous

29.

The ambiguities in his message left everyone confused about what he really meant.

a)

clear facts

b)

jokes

c)

unclear meanings

d)

answers

30.

The teacher's ruler became a scourge to any student who misbehaved during class.

a)

reward

b)

instrument of punishment

c)

pencil

d)

guide

31.

Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate...

a)

Voice

b)

Metaphor

c)

Iambic Pentameter

d)

Personification

32.

The poem follows the ABABCDCDEFEFGG structure and is 14 lines long.

a)

Sonnet

b)

Symbolism

c)

Metaphor

d)

Alliteration

33.

The poem follows the ABABCDCDEFEFGG structure and is 14 lines long.

a)

Personification

b)

Sonnet

c)

Theme

d)

Alliteration

34.

The poet's unique style can be felt in every line.

a)

Voice

b)

Alliteration

c)

Simile

d)

Theme

35.

The poet's unique style can be felt in every line.

a)

Voice

b)

Rhyme Scheme

c)

Metaphor

d)

Simile

36.

I told you a million times to clean your room!

a)

Personification

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Rhyme Scheme

d)

Alliteration

37.

Sally sells seashells by the seashore.

a)

Alliteration

b)

Sonnet

c)

Metaphor

d)

Hyperbole

38.

Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate...

a)

Voice

b)

Metaphor

c)

Iambic Pentameter

d)

Rhyme Scheme

39.

The trees danced in the wind.

a)

Personification

b)

Voice

c)

Theme

d)

Iambic Pentameter

40.

Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate...

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Metaphor

c)

Symbolism

d)

Iambic Pentameter

41.

The story conveys the idea that love conquers all.

a)

Voice

b)

Theme

c)

Symbolism

d)

Hyperbole

42.

The dove represented peace throughout the novel.

a)

Voice

b)

Iambic Pentameter

c)

Symbolism

d)

Alliteration

43.

He is a shining star on the field.

a)

Rhyme Scheme

b)

Metaphor

c)

Theme

d)

Voice

44.

The poet's unique style can be felt in every line.

a)

Symbolism

b)

Iambic Pentameter

c)

Voice

d)

Rhyme Scheme

45.

Her smile was as bright as the sun.

a)

Symbolism

b)

Simile

c)

Metaphor

d)

Voice

46.

The poem's rhyme pattern is AABBCC.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Rhyme Scheme

c)

Iambic Pentameter

d)

Sonnet

47.

The poet's unique style can be felt in every line.

a)

Iambic Pentameter

b)

Voice

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Personification

48.

He is a shining star on the field.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Theme

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Symbolism

49.

I told you a million times to clean your room!

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Symbolism

c)

Simile

d)

Rhyme Scheme

50.

Sally sells seashells by the seashore.

a)

Personification

b)

Sonnet

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Alliteration

51.

The poet's unique style can be felt in every line.

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Alliteration

c)

Theme

d)

Voice

52.

The dove represented peace throughout the novel.

a)

Symbolism

b)

Iambic Pentameter

c)

Sonnet

d)

Simile

53.

The story conveys the idea that love conquers all.

a)

Theme

b)

Metaphor

c)

Symbolism

d)

Voice

54.

Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate...

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Iambic Pentameter

c)

Theme

d)

Metaphor

55.

Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate...

a)

Symbolism

b)

Iambic Pentameter

c)

Sonnet

d)

Metaphor

56.

The poem follows the ABABCDCDEFEFGG structure and is 14 lines long.

a)

Iambic Pentameter

b)

Sonnet

c)

Metaphor

d)

Rhyme Scheme

57.

The trees danced in the wind.

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Voice

58.

He is a shining star on the field.

a)

Voice

b)

Simile

c)

Metaphor

d)

Iambic Pentameter

59.

The poet's unique style can be felt in every line.

a)

Simile

b)

Sonnet

c)

Voice

d)

Iambic Pentameter

60.

Sally sells seashells by the seashore.

a)

Theme

b)

Alliteration

c)

Rhyme Scheme

d)

Personification