Week of March 31 English Vocabulary

Question 1

A division or contrast between two things that are represented as being entirely different.

Contrast, division, separation

Unity, similarity, agreement

The ____ between good and evil is a common theme in literature, illustrating the struggle between opposing forces.

Answer 1

dichotomy

Question 2

A change in the form of a word to express a grammatical function or a variation in pitch or tone of voice.

Modulation, variation, intonation

Monotone, sameness, flatness

Her ____ shifted dramatically as she delivered the speech, emphasizing key points with rising and falling tones.

Answer 2

inflection

Question 3

A mutually beneficial relationship between two different organisms or groups.

Cooperation, partnership, interdependence

Conflict, competition, discord

The ____ between bees and flowers ensures the survival of both species, as bees get nectar while pollinating the plants.

Answer 3

symbiosis

Question 4

A stanza of four lines, often with a specific rhyme scheme.

Stanza, verse, poem

Prose, essay, novel

The poet composed a beautiful quatrain with a rhythmic ABAB rhyme scheme, capturing the essence of autumn in just four lines.

Answer 4

quatrain

Question 5

The quality of being brief or concise in speech or writing.

Conciseness, succinctness, terseness

Lengthiness, wordiness, verbosity

The professor appreciated the brevity of the student’s presentation, as it was clear and to the point without unnecessary details.

Answer 5

brevity