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Vocab A - The Last Highway

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of "bayou"?

a)

A type of sweet candy made with nuts and sugar

b)

A slow-moving, marshy body of water, often found in low-lying areas

c)

The process of soil being worn away by water or wind

d)

A literary technique used to tell a story

2.

Which term refers to the gradual wearing away of land by natural forces such as water or wind?

a)

Erosion

b)

Decay

c)

Displacement

d)

Submerged

3.

What are "pralines"?

a)

A type of soil found in wetlands

b)

A sweet confection made with nuts and sugar

c)

Wooden supports for houses

d)

A symbol in literature

4.

Which word best describes the upper layer of earth in which plants grow?

a)

Bayou

b)

Soil

c)

Decay

d)

Tone

5.

What are "stilts" used for in architecture?

a)

To decorate houses

b)

To support buildings above ground or water

c)

To symbolize strength

d)

To prevent decay

6.

Which term means the forced movement of people from their homes?

a)

Resilience

b)

Displacement

c)

Imagery

d)

Symbol

7.

What does "resilience" mean?

a)

The process of breaking down

b)

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties

c)

The act of vanishing

d)

The use of descriptive language

8.

Which term refers to the process of rotting or decomposition?

a)

Decay

b)

Erosion

c)

Conflict

d)

Tone

9.

If something is "submerged," what does that mean?

a)

It is above ground

b)

It is covered or under water

c)

It is decaying

d)

It is resilient

10.

Which word means "disappeared completely"?

a)

Submerged

b)

Vanished

c)

Erosion

d)

Symbol

11.

Which of the following best describes a "narrative device"?

a)

A tool or technique used by authors to tell a story or convey meaning

b)

The physical setting of a story

c)

The main character in a story

d)

The conflict between characters

12.

What is a "symbol" in literature?

a)

A type of soil

b)

An object, character, or event that represents a deeper meaning or idea

c)

The tone of a story

d)

A type of conflict

13.

How would you identify "imagery" in a passage?

a)

By looking for words that describe sounds, sights, smells, tastes, or touch

b)

By finding the main conflict

c)

By identifying the tone

d)

By looking for symbols

14.

Which of the following best defines "tone" in literature?

a)

The sequence of events in a story

b)

The author's attitude or feeling toward the subject or audience

c)

The use of figurative language

d)

The main character's motivation

15.

What is "conflict" in a literary context?

a)

The use of descriptive language

b)

The struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot

c)

The setting of the story

d)

The resolution of the story