WorksheetsENL III Vocab Quiz #3
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
After a big argument, Lisa approached her sister with a(n) ________ gesture, offering to discuss things calmly over a cup of tea.
adamant
conciliatory
external
internal
What does the word "inference" mean in the context of reading comprehension?
A direct statement made by the author
A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements
A type of figurative language
The main character in a story
Fill in the blank: An __________ character is one who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something.
Antagonistic
Supportive
Passive
Sympathetic
What is the primary function of "stage directions" in a play?
To provide dialogue for the characters
To describe actions, movements, or emotions of characters
To summarize the plot
To list the cast of characters
Which of the following sentences uses a metaphor?
The wind howled like a wolf.
Her voice was music to his ears.
He ran as fast as a cheetah.
The leaves rustled in the breeze.
Fill in the blank: The antonym of "naïve" is __________.
Innocent
Gullible
Wise
Trusting
Which of the following best demonstrates the use of alliteration?
No pain, no gain.
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
The cat slept on the mat.
She was as brave as a lion.
Fill in the blank: When an author shows a character’s personality through their actions, speech, or thoughts, it is called __________ characterization.
Direct
Indirect
External
Internal
In "Romeo and Juliet" the audience knows that Juliet is not dead, but Romeo believes it and takes his own life. This is-
dramatic irony
internal conflict
situational irony
external conflict
Fill in the blank: A government ruled by religious leaders is called a __________.
Democracy
Monarchy
Theocracy
Oligarchy
Which of the following best illustrates "external conflict" in a story?
A character struggles with guilt over a past mistake.
A character debates whether to tell the truth.
A character argues with another character.
A character feels sad about moving to a new city.
Which of the following best describes "bias" in a news article?
Presenting information in a neutral and balanced way
Favoring one side or perspective over others
Providing only facts without opinions
Using technical language
Fill in the blank: The mountain presented a __________ challenge to the climbers.
Lascivious
Vindictive
Formidable
Conciliatory
In the Salem Witch Trials, they used ________ as evidence against the accused.
facts
speculation
quotes
inferences
A memoir that begins with the author's childhood and proceeds through their adult life is organized:
chronologically
chromatically
alphabetically
numerically
Fill in the blank: A struggle within a character’s mind or emotions is called __________ conflict.
External
Internal
Physical
Dramatic
Which of the following sentences best represents the word "vindictive"?
She forgave her friend easily.
He sought revenge for the insult.
He was gloomy, never wanting to hang out.
She was known for her generosity.
Which of the following best describes "mood" in literature?
The time and place of a story
The main character’s personality
The emotional atmosphere created by the author
The sequence of events in a story
Fill in the blank: In academic writing, to __________ means to refer to a source to support your claim.
Cite
Speculate
Summarize
Paraphrase
Which of the following is NOT an example of indirect characterization?
I heard that Mrs. Diaz is super nice.
Mrs. Grant is very patient.
Ms. Leon opened the door for her students and greeted them with a smile.
Ms. McCaw quietly stood at her podium, waiting for them to stop yapping
