1. What does the word "brevity" mean?

• Longevity
• Complexity
• Brightness
• Conciseness

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the word "quiescent" mean?

• Loud and noisy
• Bright and colorful
• In a state or period of inactivity or dormancy
• Fast and rapid

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CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the word "laconic" mean?

• Extremely talkative
• Using very few words
• Very loud and noisy
• Very happy and joyful

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Define the word "terse"

• Long-winded and detailed
• Brief and to the point
• Extremely verbose
• Full of unnecessary information

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which of these is a synonym for "pithy"?

• Long-winded
• Verbose
• Concise
• Rambling

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Define "taciturn"

• Extremely talkative
• Reserved or uncommunicative in speech
• Very cheerful and lively
• Very friendly and sociable

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of these means "reticent"?

• Talkative
• Reserved
• Outgoing
• Friendly

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What is the opposite of "succinct"?

• Verbose
• Brief
• Concise
• Short

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

_______ sentences are like sharp nails which force truth upon our memory.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

I am naturally ______, and became a silent and attentive listener.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4