Front

The moral of the story, the message the story is trying to convey.

Back

theme

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

When the author does the opposite of what you expect to make a point (or to make you laugh)

Back

irony

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Front

When an author uses numbers or statistics to try to prove their point...

Back

empirical evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

This evidence just makes sense

Back

Logical evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

Jesus told these short stories with a spiritual message.

Back

parable

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

A traditional story passed down from generation to generation

Back

folktale

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

ambidextrous

Back

very skilled with hands

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

When you add an ingredient that makes something worse

Back

adulterate

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

When you really really don't like something you are _______ to it.

Back

averse

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

to praise extravagantly

Back

extol

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F