Coriolanus Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word “valor” signify in Coriolanus’s world?

What does the word “exile” mean as used in the play?

What does “peril” mean in the line “he ventured his life in peril”?

What does “mutiny” mean in the context of the Roman crowd?

When Aufidius calls Coriolanus “a serpent,” what does this metaphor imply?

What is meant by the word “tumult” when describing the people’s mood?

The term “tribune” in the play describes whom?

When Coriolanus calls the citizens “scabs,” he uses what type of language?

What is meant by the term “banish”?

The word “entreat” as used by Virgilia means what?

What does “humbly” mean when the tribunes ask Coriolanus to speak “humbly” to the people?

What does “petition” mean when the people ask for food?

The term “doom” as used near the end of the play most nearly means what?

What does “mercy” mean in Volumnia’s plea before Coriolanus?

What is meant by “cowardice” when contrasted with valor?

What does “recompense” mean when Menenius speaks of rewarding service?

In the play, the word “patrician” most nearly means what?

In the context of Roman politics, “grievance” means what?

When Coriolanus speaks of “honor,” what does he most often mean?

The word “consul” in the Roman context refers to what?

When Volumnia says “thy honor’s at the stake,” what does “stake” mean?

What does “renown” signify in Coriolanus’s speeches?

What does “implore” mean when Volumnia begs her son to listen?

What does “foe” mean in the line “he is our chiefest foe”?

The word “audience” in the line “I crave an audience” means what?

The word “traitor” refers to someone who does what?

What is the meaning of “resign” in the political context of the play?

When Coriolanus is accused of “tyranny,” what does this term mean?

What does “plebeian” refer to in Coriolanus?

What does “meek” mean when Virgilia is described by Valeria?