Vocabulary Quiz: Advanced Terms
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What does the word 'cacophony' mean?

  • A harmonious sound
  • Bad noise (correct)
  • Good noise
  • Silence
  • Which word describes someone who is excessively obedient?

  • Obsequious (correct)
  • Sedate
  • Gregarious
  • Monolithic
  • What does 'egocentric' imply about a person's character?

  • They are self-centered (correct)
  • They possess strong opinions
  • They are overly obedient
  • They are sociable and friendly
  • Which term refers to a heated dispute?

    <p>Altercation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'monolithic' suggest when describing an object?

    <p>Massive and uniform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of an adjective in a sentence?

    <p>To describe a noun.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences contains a coordinating conjunction?

    <p>The cat is fluffy, and it purrs loudly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the sentence 'He ran quickly to catch the bus', which word modifies the verb?

    <p>quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

    <p>Identifies what the sentence is about.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines a predicate in a sentence?

    <p>Says something about the subject.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central message of a literary work called?

    <p>Theme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary device involves the author's use of sensory language?

    <p>Imagery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an author reveal characteristics of their characters?

    <p>Characterization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of figurative language compares unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?

    <p>Simile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which poetic device refers to the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words?

    <p>Alliteration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes a statement that appears self-contradictory but reveals a deeper truth?

    <p>Paradox</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for exaggerated statements that are not meant to be taken literally?

    <p>Hyperbole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the language specific to a particular region or group of people?

    <p>Dialect</p> Signup and view all the answers

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