5 Written Questions

1. boldly rude or disrespectful
2. sorrowful, lamenting
3. a way of mocking in a scornful, cynical manner
4. indirectly referencing something popular
5. the author's attitude toward the subject

5 Matching Questions

1. insipid
2. diffident
3. incisive
4. candid
5. pedantic

1. a flavorless, uninteresting, monotone
2. b lacking confidence in oneself; shy
3. c outspoken and honest
4. d showing off knowledge for knowledge's sake; concerned with minute details
5. e intelligent, analytical and concise; quick and direct

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. longing for the past
   1. pedantic
   2. satiric
   3. nostalgic
   4. didactic
2. having or showing profound knowledge
   1. detached
   2. concerned
   3. tone
   4. learned
3. Using the word in its own definition
   1. complimentary
   2. contentious
   3. circular definition
   4. irreverent
4. arousing passion, strong emotion (eg: anger, belligerence, or desire)
   1. informative
   2. complimentary
   3. dramatic
   4. inflammatory
5. polite, elegant
   1. urgent
   2. urbane
   3. vibrant
   4. tone

5 True/False Question

1. sentimental → corny, cheesy OR fondly remembering
   

   True        False

2. vibrant → full of energy and enthusiasm
   

   True        False

3. satiric → witty language used to convey insults or scorn
   

   True        False

4. scornful → to despise/disdain, contemptuous
   

   True        False

5. whimsical → light-hearted; capricious...like a child changing moods easily
   

   True        False