Ten Suns Vocabulary

Front

What is a trickster in literature?

Back

A trickster is a character who deceives or tricks others, usually to get something from them.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What does it mean to prosper?

Back

To prosper means to succeed and do well, especially after trying your best and not giving up.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does it mean to assume something?

Back

To assume means to believe something without proof.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What is a legendary story?

Back

A legendary story is one that is very famous and has had many stories told about it.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is the significance of a character's motivation in a story?

Back

A character's motivation drives their actions and decisions, influencing the plot and themes of the story.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

How can context clues help in understanding vocabulary?

Back

Context clues are hints found within a sentence or paragraph that help deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

Front

What is the role of a protagonist in a narrative?

Back

The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing challenges and undergoing personal growth.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

Front

What is the difference between a myth and a legend?

Back

A myth is a traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, while a legend is a narrative about historical figures or events, often embellished.

Front

What does it mean to have a moral lesson in a story?

Back

A moral lesson is a teaching or principle that can be derived from the story, often related to ethics or behavior.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Front

What is the purpose of a narrative arc?

Back

The narrative arc is the structure of a story that outlines the progression of events, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D