Unit 3 Vocab

What is the definition of "suspense"?

• A calm and relaxed state of mind

• A description of how characters feel in the story

• A type of humorous or light-hearted moment

• A state of mental uncertainty or excitement, awaiting a decision or outcome, usually accompanied by anxiety

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "mood" refer to in a story?

• How the author personally feels about the characters

• The story's plot and main events

• A specific part of the story that gives hints about the ending

• The atmosphere or emotional setting, explaining how the story makes the audience feel

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is "tone"?

• The dialogue spoken by the main character

• The way readers are supposed to feel

• The background music or sound in the story

• The impression we get about how the author feels about the story or topic

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What does "foreshadowing" mean?

• A detailed description of the setting

• An ending that wraps up all questions

• Descriptions that include all five senses

• Hints that suggest future events in a story

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is "dialogue"?

• The actions of the characters

• Thoughts the narrator shares with the reader

• Descriptions of the setting

• Conversations between characters

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does "imperious" mean?

• Feeling frightened or worried

• To speak in a respectful tone

• Being friendly and welcoming

• Arrogantly taking power or overbearing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of "frantically"?

• Calmly and carefully

• Slowly and thoughtfully

• Confidently and with ease

• In a hurried or excited manner due to fear or worry

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a "telegraph"?

• A device used to view distant objects

• A musical instrument

• A way to record written notes

• A method of sending messages over long distances using electrical signals

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "apprehend" mean?

• To understand a difficult concept

• To ignore someone’s presence

• To let someone go free

• To capture or arrest someone, usually in a legal context

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is "characterization"?

• The setting where the story takes place

• The sequence of events in a story

• The feelings of the author about the story

• How an author reveals the personality of a character through their actions, thoughts, dialogue, or what others say about them

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D