Reading Standards

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What does the word 'reprehensible' most likely mean?

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Disgraceful

Front

Which literary technique is used when the breeze is described as 'whispering gently'?

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Personification

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What does the word 'strenuous' mean in the context of exhausting tasks?

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Vigorous exertion

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What literary technique is illustrated when the king unknowingly seeks help from a farmer who has been trying to meet him?

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Irony

Front

What is the best meaning of the word 'hinder'?

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Prevent

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What is personification?

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A literary technique where human qualities are attributed to non-human things.

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What is irony in literature?

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A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a discrepancy.

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What does 'vocabulary context' refer to?

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The surrounding words and sentences that help determine the meaning of a word.

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What is the purpose of using literary techniques in writing?

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To enhance the narrative, create imagery, and convey deeper meanings.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'.