The Last Dog Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'extinct' as used in 'The Last Dog'?

• No longer in existence

• Rarely seen

• Endangered

• Common

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In 'The Last Dog', what does the word 'dome' refer to?

• A type of shelter

• A geographical feature

• A type of animal

• A piece of clothing

Which word best describes the tone of 'The Last Dog'?

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Humorous

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the synonym of 'isolation' as used in 'The Last Dog'?

• Seclusion

• Community

• Inclusion

• Integration

In the context of 'The Last Dog', what does 'virtual' mean?

• Almost or nearly as described

• Completely real

• Not existing

• Partially true

What is the antonym of 'artificial' as used in 'The Last Dog'?

• Natural

• Synthetic

• Man-made

• Unnatural

Which of the following best describes the setting of 'The Last Dog'?

• A futuristic dome

• A medieval castle

• A bustling city

• A deserted island

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What does the word 'companion' mean in 'The Last Dog'?

• Friend

• Enemy

• Stranger

• Acquaintance

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In 'The Last Dog', what is the significance of the word 'last'?

• Final one remaining

• First of many

• One of several

• None of the above

What literary device is used in the phrase 'the last dog'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4