Common Core Vocabulary (List 3)

Which of the following is the best definition of "narrative"?

• A. A sequence of events that tell a story

• B. A motive for a character's action

• C. A precise observation about a topic

• D. A form of plagiarism

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CCSS.W.9-10.3

Which word means "the act of using someone else’s work without proper credit"?

• Quotation

• Observation

• Plagiarism

• Choice

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CCSS.W.9-10.8

What does "motive" mean in this sentence? "The detective couldn’t determine the suspect’s motive for the crime."

• A. A precise plan

• B. A reason for doing something

• C. A sequence of events

• D. An observation

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does "precise" mean?

• Lengthy and detailed

• Clear and exact

• Multiple and complex

• Creative and descriptive

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

What is the antonym of "concise"?

• Short and simple

• Long and wordy

• Precise and clear

• Logical and sequential

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does "sequence" refer to?

• A. A group of multiple motives

• B. A presentation or speech

• C. The logical order of events

• D. A choice among options

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

Which word describes "to restate something in your own words"?

• Paraphrase

• Observation

• Plagiarize

• Punctuate

What is the purpose of "punctuation"?

• To develop a motive in writing

• To organize the plot of a story

• To mark sentences clearly with symbols like commas and periods

• To present a quotation

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

What does "plot" mean in a story?

• The moral lesson of the story

• The sequence of events that make up the story

• The observation of a character’s actions

• The use of precise language

What is the sequence of events that make up the story?

• Characters

• Plot

• Setting

• Theme

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5