Vocabulary Quiz: Literary Terms

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

Marrow = The soft, fatty substance found in the cavities of bones. Incantation = A series of words said as a magic spell or charm. Bumpkin = An unsophisticated or socially awkward person from the countryside. Perilous = Full of danger or risk.

Match the following items to their meanings:

Warren = A network of interconnecting burrows. Scintillating = Sparkling or shining; exciting and interesting. Waistcoat = A type of sleeveless clothing worn over a shirt. Provender = Food for animals; feed.

Match the following words with their related concepts:

Pinnacle = The highest point or peak of something. Barrows = Burial mounds or tumuli. Wights = Undead creatures or spirits that haunt the barrows. Russet = A reddish-brown color.

Match the following terms to their descriptions:

Standing stones = Large upright stones arranged in circles or rows. Phalanx = A group of people or things arranged closely together. Imbibed = Drank; absorbed or taken in. Perfunctory = Done quickly and without much care or attention. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following pairs of words with their explanations:

Commodity = A raw material or primary agricultural product. Spasm = A sudden, involuntary muscular contraction. Obtrusive = Not conspicuous or attracting attention. Pavilion = A building used for a specific purpose in a garden or park. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following words with their meanings:

Sallow = Sickly yellowish complexion Quagmires = Soft, boggy land Perilous = Full of danger or risk Unobtrusive = Not attracting attention Signup and view all the answers

Match the vocabulary words with their meanings:

Scintillating = Sparkling or exciting Waistcoat = Sleeveless clothing worn over a shirt Phalanx = Group arranged closely together Perfunctory = Done quickly and without care Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their associations:

Pinnacle = The highest point or peak Barrows = Burial mounds or ancient graves Wights = Undead creatures that haunt the barrows Russet = A reddish-brown color Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

Standing stones = Large stones associated with rituals Provender = Food for animals Spasm = Sudden muscular contraction Scintillating = Exciting or interesting Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their contexts:

Rogue = Characters operating outside norms Indignant = Characters feeling threatened or wronged Stealth = Survival strategy against threats Pondering = Grappling with responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their primary meanings:

Warren = Crowded maze-like area Perilous = Dangerous situation Commodity = Goods for trade Barrows = Associated with ancient burial Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary

Rogue (160): A dishonest or unprincipled person, in the story context, someone operating outside conventional norms for noble reasons.
Indignant (163): Feeling angry or annoyed at perceived unfair treatment.
Pondering (171): Deep contemplation, often used to describe characters facing difficult choices or responsibilities.
Stealth (172): Caution and secrecy, essential for characters evading danger.
Sallow (176): Sickly yellowish complexion, potentially a physical effect of hardship.
Quagmires (178): Soft, boggy land, symbolizing precarious and uncertain situations.
Unobtrusive: Not conspicuous; not attracting attention.
Perilous: Full of danger.
Imbibed: Drank; absorbed or taken in.
Warren: A network of burrows or a crowded, maze-like area.
Commodity: A raw material or agricultural product bought and sold.
Pavilion: A building or structure, often in a garden or park.
Scintillating: Sparkling or shining; exciting and interesting.
Waistcoat: A sleeveless garment worn over a shirt, often part of formal attire.
Phalanx: A closely arranged group of people, often used in military context.
Perfunctory: Done quickly and without much care.
Provender: Food for animals.
Spasm: A sudden, involuntary contraction.
Pinnacle (125): The highest point.
Barrows (128): Burial mounds, often associated with ancient graves.
Wights (128): Undead creatures or spirits inhabiting barrows.
Russet (132): Reddish-brown.
Standing stones (134): Large upright stones often arranged in circles or rows, linked to rituals.
Marrow (137): Soft, fatty substance in bones, often symbolizing nourishment.
Incantation (137): Magic spell or charm.
Bumpkin (140): An unsophisticated or awkward person from the countryside.

Story Concepts

Characters' actions: Characters and their motivations, considering how they react to and overcome obstacles.
Setting and atmosphere: Creating an environment that influences the story.
Themes: Examples include: survival; overcoming obstacles; moral choices; societal pressures.

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Test your knowledge of literary vocabulary with this engaging quiz! Identify the meanings of words that are often used in literature, providing insight into character traits and plot developments. Perfect for students and literature enthusiasts alike!