Spider and the Fly Vocabulary

Which of the following best describes a "simile"?

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• A story with a moral lesson

• A type of poem with a specific rhyme scheme

• A long narrative about heroic deeds

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

What is the main purpose of a "plot" in a story?

• To describe the setting

• To introduce the characters

• To outline the sequence of events

• To provide background information

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Which of the following is a characteristic of a "narrative poem"?

• It uses dialogue to tell a story

• It is written in free verse

• It tells a story with a beginning, middle, and end

• It focuses on a single emotion

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

What does the word "weary" mean?

• Full of energy

• Tired or exhausted

• Happy and content

• Angry or upset

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which word best describes someone who is "wise"?

• Foolish

• Intelligent and experienced

• Young and naive

• Reckless

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the opposite of "foolish"?

• Silly

• Wise

• Careless

• Ignorant

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following words is a synonym for "brilliant"?

• Dull

• Bright

• Dim

• Cloudy

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does "gauzy" mean when describing fabric?

• Thick and heavy

• Light and translucent

• Rough and coarse

• Dark and opaque

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following best describes "flattery"?

• Insincere praise

• Honest criticism

• Constructive feedback

• Harsh judgment

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

What is the difference between "cunning" and "wily"?

• Cunning is more about intelligence, while wily is about being deceitful

• Cunning is about being deceitful, while wily is about intelligence

• Both mean the same and are synonyms

• Cunning is about being honest, while wily is about being tricky

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.RL.3.4