LS.CCS.4/5/6 Grades 3-12: Students are asked to determine the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words through multiple choice vocabulary quizzes. Quizzes are designed to help students demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in words, acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words, and gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. Students are then asked to find the words within the newspaper and copy the sentence for context to its overall meaning or function in a sentence.
Words in the News Quiz
5 Middle School Words
Click on the correct answer in the quiz below.
Then see if you can find the word in your newspaper -- the print edition, the website or the digital edition and copy the sentence for context. NOTE: High School words are much harder to find!
1. Metaphor
► One thing conceived as representing another; a symbol.
► To take in by elaborate methods of deceit
2. Participle
► Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles
► A grotesque ornamental figure or projection.
► The distribution of energy emitted by a radiant source, arranged in order of wavelengths.
3. Introspection
► A conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image.
► To honor the memory of with a ceremony
► Not subject to an obligation imposed on others; exempt.
4. Laconic
► To honor the memory of with a ceremony
► Not subject to an obligation imposed on others; exempt.
► Marked by hearty conviviality and good cheer.
► Using or marked by the use of few words; terse or concise.
5. Maneuver
► A movement or procedure involving skill and dexterity.
► One that speaks for, represents, or advocates
► Exceeding the limits of propriety or good manners; improperly forward or bold
