WorksheetsVocab A - The Last Highway
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the definition of "bayou"?
A type of sweet candy made with nuts and sugar
A slow-moving, marshy body of water, often found in low-lying areas
The process of soil being worn away by water or wind
A literary technique used to tell a story
Which term refers to the gradual wearing away of land by natural forces such as water or wind?
Erosion
Decay
Displacement
Submerged
What are "pralines"?
A type of soil found in wetlands
A sweet confection made with nuts and sugar
Wooden supports for houses
A symbol in literature
Which word best describes the upper layer of earth in which plants grow?
Bayou
Soil
Decay
Tone
What are "stilts" used for in architecture?
To decorate houses
To support buildings above ground or water
To symbolize strength
To prevent decay
Which term means the forced movement of people from their homes?
Resilience
Displacement
Imagery
Symbol
What does "resilience" mean?
The process of breaking down
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties
The act of vanishing
The use of descriptive language
Which term refers to the process of rotting or decomposition?
Decay
Erosion
Conflict
Tone
If something is "submerged," what does that mean?
It is above ground
It is covered or under water
It is decaying
It is resilient
Which word means "disappeared completely"?
Submerged
Vanished
Erosion
Symbol
Which of the following best describes a "narrative device"?
A tool or technique used by authors to tell a story or convey meaning
The physical setting of a story
The main character in a story
The conflict between characters
What is a "symbol" in literature?
A type of soil
An object, character, or event that represents a deeper meaning or idea
The tone of a story
A type of conflict
How would you identify "imagery" in a passage?
By looking for words that describe sounds, sights, smells, tastes, or touch
By finding the main conflict
By identifying the tone
By looking for symbols
Which of the following best defines "tone" in literature?
The sequence of events in a story
The author's attitude or feeling toward the subject or audience
The use of figurative language
The main character's motivation
What is "conflict" in a literary context?
The use of descriptive language
The struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot
The setting of the story
The resolution of the story
