The Catcher in the Rye: Vocabulary for Reading Quizzes Directions: You will need to know the meaning

of each of these words to answer the multiple choice reading comprehension questions. Please write the definition of each word. We will go over each of the words so that you know the connotation of each word. Part I (Quiz 1): 1. defensive 2. expository 3. foil 4. objective 5. diction 6. syntax 7. hyperbolic 8. redundant 9. digressive 10. frenetic 11. flippant 12. derisive 13. petty 14. condescending Part II (Quiz 2): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. censure slang diverting jocular callow urbane profane depravity

Part III (Quiz 3): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. weariness empathy talisman latent repetitive phrasing 1st person narrative