Vocabulary Practice Quiz

Aiden, Zoe, and Isla are in a drama class. They are discussing their roles in the upcoming play. Aiden is confused about the role of his character. He asks, 'What is the definition of an antagonist?'

• A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification

• To direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something

• The place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event or story takes place

• A person or character who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

Zoe, Kai, and Henry are on a thrilling adventure. They come across a mysterious door. Before they can proceed, they need to answer a riddle. Can you help them? What is the definition of 'setting'?

• To direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something

• A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification

• The place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event or story takes place

• A person or character who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Rohan, Avery, and Ava are having a debate. Rohan says an analogy is a person who opposes someone or something. Avery thinks it's the place where an event takes place. Ava believes it's a comparison between two things for clarification. Who is correct?

• Rohan: A person or character who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something

• Avery: The place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event or story takes place

• Ava: A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification

• None of them

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

Ethan, Aria, and Arjun are in a debate club. Ethan used a word 'aspire' in his speech. Aria and Arjun are curious about the meaning of 'aspire'. Can you help them understand what 'aspire' means?

• To direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something

• The place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event or story takes place

• A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification

• A person or character who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.7.2D

Maya, Evelyn, and Sophia were having a lively discussion about words. Maya used the word 'bizarre' and Evelyn and Sophia were puzzled. Can you help them understand what 'bizarre' means?

• To direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something

• Very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement

• The place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event or story takes place

• A person or character who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the definition of dialogue?

• A person or character who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something

• A conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie

• To direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something

• A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the definition of conflict?

• A person or character who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something

• The place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event or story takes place

• To direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something

• A serious disagreement or argument, typically a long-lasting one

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

James, Mia, and Jackson are having a debate about the meaning of 'theme' in their literature class. Can you help them settle it?

• James thinks it's a person or character who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something

• Mia believes it's the place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event or story takes place

• Jackson argues that it's the underlying message or big idea of a story

• Or is it to direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something, as suggested by their teacher?

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the definition of protagonist?

• A person or character who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something

• The main character in a story, who often changes or grows through the events of the story

• The place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event or story takes place

• To direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Imagine Samuel, Aiden, and Grace are in a thrilling adventure story. Can you tell what the 'plot' of their story would refer to?

• The sequence of events that make up their story

• A person or character who actively opposes or is hostile to Samuel, Aiden, and Grace

• The place or type of surroundings where Samuel, Aiden, and Grace's adventure is positioned or where an event takes place

• To direct Samuel, Aiden, and Grace's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D