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Unit 2 vocab review

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Fill in the blank: The word that means 'large in amount or number; more than enough' is _________.

a)

abundant

b)

scarce

c)

tiny

d)

fragile

2.

Fill in the blank: The word that means 'extreme physical or mental suffering' is _________.

a)

agony

b)

delight

c)

comfort

d)

pleasure

3.

Fill in the blank: The word that means 'to take responsibility and make up for harm you have caused as a way of earning forgiveness' is _________.

a)

atone

b)

ignore

c)

deny

d)

boast

4.

Fill in the blank: The word that means 'something that is carried or difficult to bear' is _________.

a)

burden

b)

joy

c)

gift

d)

pleasure

5.

Fill in the blank: The word that means 'a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author' is _________.

a)

citation

b)

notation

c)

edition

d)

quotation

6.

Fill in the blank: The word that means 'the social, cultural, and emotional associations words have, beyond the dictionary definition' is _________.

a)

connotation

b)

denotation

c)

alliteration

d)

hyperbole

7.

Fill in the blank: The word that means 'intense hatred' is _________.

a)

contempt

b)

affection

c)

admiration

d)

sympathy

8.

Fill in the blank: The word that means 'determination, strong belief' is _________.

a)

conviction

b)

hesitation

c)

indifference

d)

confusion

e)

doubt

9.

Fill in the blank: The word that means 'deserving blame; at fault' is _________.

a)

culpable

b)

credible

c)

amiable

d)

inevitable

10.

Fill in the blank: The word that means 'to speak out against' is _________.

a)

denounce

b)

endorse

c)

support

d)

commend

11.

Fill in the blank: _______ is a belief in your own value or worth.

a)

dignity

b)

envy

c)

greed

d)

fear

12.

Fill in the blank: _______ is a loss of reputation or respect as a result of a dishonorable action.

a)

disgrace

b)

honor

c)

fame

d)

glory

13.

Fill in the blank: _______ is a literary technique where the author provides information to the reader that the characters are not aware of, evoking humor, suspense, or tragedy.

a)

dramatic irony

b)

foreshadowing

c)

metaphor

d)

flashback

14.

Fill in the blank: _______ is a character that undergoes an inner change and develops a deeper understanding of themselves and how they view the world by the end of the story.

a)

dynamic character

b)

static character

c)

minor character

d)

flat character

15.

Fill in the blank: _______ is a quote placed at the beginning of a book or chapter that provides context for or insight into the content that follows.

a)

epigraph

b)

epilogue

c)

prologue

d)

foreword

16.

Fill in the blank: _______ means showing passionate intensity.

a)

fervent

b)

apathetic

c)

indifferent

d)

lethargic

e)

dispassionate

17.

Fill in the blank: _______ is something that is believed to be wrong or unfair that may cause people to complain.

a)

grievance

b)

celebration

c)

solution

d)

agreement

18.

Fill in the blank: _______ is a literary genre in which a text is set in a real place during a culturally recognizable time. The plot is often a mix of actual events and fictional events. Characters can be purely fictional or based on real people.

a)

historical fiction

b)

science fiction

c)

fantasy

d)

biography

19.

Fill in the blank: The word that means 'without knowledge or education' is _________.

a)

ignorant

b)

brilliant

c)

generous

d)

diligent

20.

Fill in the blank: An educated guess based on details in the story and prior knowledge to make meaning is called an _________.

a)

inference

b)

summary

c)

prediction

d)

opinion

21.

Fill in the blank: A large fire that is dangerously out of control is called an _________.

a)

inferno

b)

breeze

c)

pond

d)

meadow

22.

Fill in the blank: The act of two things being seen or placed close together, generally as a way of emphasizing the differences between them, is called _________.

a)

juxtaposition

b)

metaphor

c)

alliteration

d)

hyperbole

23.

Fill in the blank: Something that is wonderful or astonishing is called a _________.

a)

marvel

b)

routine

c)

mistake

d)

shadow

24.

Fill in the blank: The condition of being very unhappy or suffering very much is called _________.

a)

misery

b)

joy

c)

comfort

d)

delight

25.

Fill in the blank: The emotion or feeling that a text creates for the reader is called _________.

a)

mood

b)

theme

c)

plot

d)

setting

26.

Fill in the blank: To restate an author's words in one's own words is to _________

a)

paraphrase

b)

plagiarize

c)

summarize

d)

quote

27.

Fill in the blank: A character's opinion or feelings about a specific topic/idea/event; the lens through which a character sees and understands the world influenced by aspects of their identity, beliefs, and life experiences is called _________.

a)

perspective

b)

motivation

c)

conflict

d)

setting

28.

Fill in the blank: A ______ is a separate introductory section of text that gives background information about a story and grabs the reader's attention at the beginning with a scene directly from the story.

a)

prelude

b)

epilogue

c)

climax

d)

appendix

29.

Fill in the blank: ______ means completely foolish or unreasonable; ridiculous.

a)

preposterous

b)

meticulous

c)

generous

d)

ambiguous

30.

Fill in the blank: A ______ is a firm decision to do or not to do something.

a)

resolution

b)

suggestion

c)

prediction

d)

hesitation

31.

Fill in the blank: ______ means strong determination to do something.

a)

resolve

b)

relax

c)

hesitate

d)

ignore

32.

Fill in the blank: ______ means extreme dislike or disrespect.

a)

scorn

b)

admiration

c)

affection

d)

respect

33.

Fill in the blank: ______ is unity of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest.

a)

solidarity

b)

hostility

c)

indifference

d)

competition

34.

Fill in the blank: A ______ is a formal address given to an audience; often conducted in a public forum to inform, persuade, or entertain a group of people.

a)

speech

b)

novel

c)

painting

d)

experiment

35.

Fill in the blank: ______ means working against mainstream values, expectations, or authority; radical.

a)

subversive

b)

conformist

c)

obedient

d)

traditional

36.

Fill in the blank: ______ means contaminated, spoiled, damaged.

a)

tainted

b)

clean

c)

fresh

d)

intact

37.

What is the definition of the word 'uprising'?

a)

an act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt

b)

a peaceful negotiation between parties

c)

a celebration of victory

d)

a formal agreement between nations