What type of words are the following: squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching

Gerunds (action words) related to holding or manipulating.

What is a foil in literature?

A foil is a character that contrasts with another character to highlight specific traits.

A foil is a setting that contrasts with the main plot.

A foil is a character that always agrees with the protagonist.

A foil is a type of literary device used to create suspense.

What type of word is surplus?

Noun (and can also be an adjective)

Scrooge has a small fire to keep him warm. What does Bob Cratchit have?

A fire so small that it looks like one coal and a candle which he is unable to warm himself with

What might the GOC Past's 'jet of light' symbolise?

The jet of light might symbolise enlightenment and the difficult truth Scrooge is having to come to terms with

The jet of light might symbolise Scrooge’s anger at being confronted

The jet of light might symbolise that darkness will soon follow

Who is Belle in A Christmas Carol?

Belle is Ebenezer Scrooge's former fiancée.

Belle is a ghost that visits Scrooge.

Belle is a character in The Nutcracker.

How does Dickens use Belle and her family to emphasize his more important idea?

Dickens uses the happiness of Belle’s family Christmas to emphasise Scrooge’s isolation and loneliness .

Dickens uses Belle and her family to emphasise that Christmas is fun.

Dickens uses Belle and her family to make Scrooge look like a cruel person.

What does the Ghost of Christmas Present's torch look like?

The torch looks like a crystal ball filled with light.

The torch resembles a simple wooden staff.

The torch is shaped like a traditional lantern.

Why does Dickens criticise the church in stave 3?

Dickens criticised the church despite being a Christian because he didn’t always agree with their ideas or approach

Dickens criticised the church because he was not a Christian and did not agree with their views

Dickens criticised the church because he thought church officials were all corrupt

What is an omniscient narrator?

An omniscient narrator is a narrative voice that knows all characters' thoughts and events in a story.

A narrator who only knows the thoughts of the main character.

A character in the story who shares their personal experiences.

A narrative style that focuses on dialogue without any inner thoughts.

The Cratchits have a 'meagre' Christmas dinner. What does 'meagre' mean?

Lacking in quantity or quality; insufficient.

Rich in flavor and variety; gourmet.

Abundant and lavish; plentiful.

How does Scrooge's character change by the end of the story?

He becomes more greedy and isolated

What is the significance of the chains Marley wears?

They represent the burdens of his greed and selfishness.

They indicate his wealth and status.

They symbolize his past generosity.

What does the term 'miser' mean?

A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.

A person who is generous and kind.

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What does covetous (adj) mean?

Having an intense desire for something, especially something that belongs to someone else.

Desiring to share possessions with others.

Feeling satisfied with what one has.

Having a strong dislike for material things.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What does misanthropic mean?

A philosophy that promotes social interaction.

An interest in studying human behavior.

Having a general dislike or distrust of humanity.

A strong belief in the goodness of humanity.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What does avarice mean?

A strong desire for knowledge

A form of charity

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

A type of investment strategy

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

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What does benevolent mean?

Benevolent means showing kindness or goodwill.

Benevolent means being selfish and greedy.

Benevolent refers to a state of confusion.

Benevolent is a term used for harsh criticism.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What does symbolism mean?

Symbolism is the study of ancient texts.

Symbolism refers to the use of colors in art.

Symbolism is a type of musical composition.

Symbolism is the practice of representing ideas or concepts through symbols.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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What is the key central idea of A Christmas Carol?

Dickens advocates for a more humane treatment of the middle class, and a society which values material wealth over spriritual growth

Dickens advocates for a more humane treatment of the poor, and a society which values spiritual growth over material wealth

Dickens advocates for everyone to celebrate Christmas instead of being miserly

Dickens advocates for a society which is focused on making as much money as possible.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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Scrooge is immediately presented as an unpleasant character who is completely obsessed with making...

money

friends

power

fame

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A Christmas Carol - OM MHS

What does covetous (adj) mean?

What does misanthropic mean?

What does avarice mean?

What does benevolent mean?

What does symbolism mean?

What is the key central idea of A Christmas Carol?

Scrooge is immediately presented as an unpleasant character who is completely obsessed with making...

We quickly learn that Scrooge lives his life alone - no event greets him in the street and..........don't even ask him for help.
What is the missing word?

We see how badly Scrooge treats his employee. What is his name?

What type of words are the following: squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching

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A Christmas Carol - OM MHS

What does covetous (adj) mean?

What does misanthropic mean?

What does avarice mean?

What does benevolent mean?

What does symbolism mean?

What is the key central idea of A Christmas Carol?

Scrooge is immediately presented as an unpleasant character who is completely obsessed with making...

We quickly learn that Scrooge lives his life alone - no event greets him in the street and..........don't even ask him for help.What is the missing word?

We see how badly Scrooge treats his employee. What is his name?

What type of words are the following: squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching

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We quickly learn that Scrooge lives his life alone - no event greets him in the street and..........don't even ask him for help.
What is the missing word?