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WorksheetsRaven Vocab Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the meaning of the word "craven"?
Brave
Coward
Angry
Generous
Which word refers to a violent, windy storm?
Dirges
Tempest
Placid
Ominous
What does "obeisance" mean?
Disrespecting someone in authority
Acknowledgement of another's superiority
Showing happiness
Creating confusion
Which word describes a person's face or facial expression?
Mien
Countenance
Surcease
Beguiling
What is the definition of "dirges"?
Happy songs
Mournful songs or poems
Fast dances
Exciting stories
Which word means "not easily upset or excited; not really moving"?
Placid
Ominous
Craven
Tempest
If someone is "beguiling," what are they doing?
Telling the truth to make a new friend
Charming someone in order to trick them
Ignoring others out of frustration
Expressing anger through gossip
Which word suggests that something bad is going to happen?
Placid
Ominous
Surcease
Mien
If a story ends with "surcease," what has happened?
The story continues
The story is brought to an end
The story becomes more exciting
The story is forgotten
Which of the following best describes the "mien" of a person?
Their clothing style
Their behavior or air
Their favorite food
Their hobbies
If a character in a poem is described as "placid," how might they react to a sudden loud noise?
They would panic and scream
They would remain calm and not be easily upset
They would run away quickly
They would become angry
A character hears "dirges" at a funeral. What mood does this create in the scene?
Joyful and celebratory
Mournful and somber
Excited and energetic
Confused and chaotic
If a person shows "obeisance" to a leader, what are they likely doing?
Ignoring the leader
Showing respect
Arguing with the leader
Making fun of the leader
A writer describes the sky as "ominous" before a tempest. What effect does this have on the reader's expectations?
The reader expects something good to happen
The reader expects calm weather
The reader anticipates that something bad is about to occur
The reader feels bored
Imagine a character who is "craven" during a tempest. How might this character behave?
Stand bravely in the storm
Show courage and help others
Panic and hide from the storm
Ignore the storm completely
