Vocabulary Analogies, Synonyms/ Antonyms The OdysseyShakespeare The Odyssey Vocabulary

Define haughty

What is arrogant.

Define dismal

What is gloomy.

Define vile

What is evil.

Define abhors

What is intensely dislikes.

Define Tedious

What is tiresome and boring

Identify the synonym for Picturesque:

a. Maudlin b. Titanic c. Scenic d. Bemused

Identify the synonym for bemused:

a. Confused b. Assuage c. Squall d. Insidious

Choose the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that of the pair in capital letters. EQUITY : JUSTICE::

a. strength: : hero b. Loyalty : allegiance c. Youth : prince d. Poverty : beggar

Choose the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that of the pair in capital letters: ASSUAGE : EXCITE ::

a.Paint : picture b.Work : complete c. start : finish d. slow : fast

Synonym, Antonym, or Homophone?

1. negative/positive 2. there/their 3. oppose/defend 4. careful/negligent 5. our/hour

Which word comes from a myth and is best described by this sentence: It is large and strong and usually means danger, but people are often attracted to it.

a. An odyssey b. A siren c. A cyclops d. A titan

Which of the following sentences best summarizes the Argus episode?

a. Odysseus fails to recognize his faith ful dog Argus who then dies of neglect. b. A dog named Argus is near death and lies unnoticed by his former master, Odysseus. c. Odysseus’ faithful dog Argus, weak through neglect and abuse, wags his tail at the sound of d. Odysseus’ voice, and then he dies. d. Before Odysseus can wean his dog Argus back to health the neglected animal dies.

Which is an important theme in the Odyssey, Part 2?

a. Good triumphs over evil b. Separation weakens relationships. c. The quest for power never ends. d. Old age triumphs over youth.

Why does Odysseus make up a story and tell Penelope that her husband will be home soon?

a. To give himself a few days to figure out what to do. b. To see whether her reaction to the news is one of joy or disappointment. c. To prepare Penelope emotionally for recognizing and welcoming her husband. d. To make the surprise of his true identity all the greater.

The episode in which Penelope invites the old beggar to her room is important because it __________

a. Allows suspense to build. b. Explains Penelope’s sadness. c. Foreshadows the ending. Reveals Odysseus’ identity. d.

Choose the verb that agrees with the indefinite pronoun in the following sentence. No one among his friends _____to tell Romeo that Juliet was still alive.

a. Were able b. Having been able c. Have been able d. Was able

In Act II scene ii, Juliet says, “I’ll prove more true/Than those that have more cunning to be strange.” Cunning means________.

a. Cold-heartedness b. Caution c. Reason d. cleverness

Choose the possessive pronoun that correctly completes the following sentence. Despite their families’ feud, Romeo and Juliet believe that true love is ______.

a. Their’s b. His c. Hers d. Theirs.

The word predominant means

a. Resting heavily. b. Having superior strength or influence. c. Ruling or reigning, as a king or queen. d. Running a household.

In which sentence is a possessive pronoun used incorrectly?

a. Juliet promises her love to him. b. The young lovers marry, even though its a risk. c. Romeo hides beneath her balcony. d. Romeo’s friends question his disappearance.

What is to assuage?

What is to calm or pacify.

What is insidious?

What is characterized by craftiness and betrayal.

What is ardor?

What is passion; enthusiasm.

What is a squall?

What is a brief, violent storm.

What is plundered?

What is took goods by force.