Literary Elements and Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term "Hard Question" refer to in a story?

• A simple choice that has little impact on the narrative

• A difficult decision a character must make

• The title of a chapter

• A question asked by the reader

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is a "Suspense Indicator"?

• The conclusion of a suspenseful event

• A character's feeling of uncertainty

• A sentence that hints at something to come

• The name of a literary genre

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the "climax/turning point" in a story?

• The beginning of the story

• The point where characters are introduced

• The turning point in the story

• The final resolution of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What does "Shelter" mean in the context provided?

• A place for animals to live

• A place that provides temporary protection from weather or danger

• A storage area for food

• A location for social gatherings

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of "Provisions" as used in the document?

• A legal term for conditions in a contract

• A supply of something needed

• The act of providing financial support

• A list of rules to follow

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does "sustain" mean in this context?

• To weaken or diminish

• To ignore or overlook

• To strengthen or support physically or mentally

• To remove or eliminate

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is a "firestarter"?

• A person who starts arguments

• A piece of flammable material used to help start a fire

• A device that ignites a car engine

• A motivational speaker

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "Ration" mean in the given list?

• A type of food commonly eaten during emergencies

• A method of cooking food

• A fixed amount of a commodity officially allowed to each person during a time of shortage

• A large quantity of food for storage

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the definition of "Commodity" as per the document?

• A service provided by the government

• A rare and valuable object

• A raw material or agricultural product, such as coffee, sugar

• An item that is no longer in use

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does "Visibility" refer to according to the list?

• The ability to predict the future

• The state of being able to see or be seen

• The clarity of a television or computer screen

• The fame or notoriety of a person

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4