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What is the climax of a story?

Back

The climax is the turning point in a story where the main conflict reaches its highest point.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What does 'persevere' mean?

Back

To continue trying despite difficulties; to persist.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is the setting of a story?

Back

The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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What does 'quell' mean?

Back

To quiet or suppress something.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What can be inferred from a character returning with 'fire in his belly'?

Back

It suggests that the character has regained confidence and determination.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is a character's motivation?

Back

A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions or behavior in a story.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

A theme is the central idea or message that runs throughout a story.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is a protagonist?

Back

The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing challenges.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is an antagonist?

Back

The antagonist is a character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What does 'empathy' mean?

Back

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3