Witt

What is the meaning of the word 'witticism'?

• A humorous remark

• A type of plant

• A historical event

• A mathematical term

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'witty' correctly?

• She wore a witty dress to the party.

• His witty comments always make us laugh.

• The witty of the book was torn.

• He is very witty in mathematics.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Identify the correct synonym for 'wittiness'.

• Seriousness

• Humor

• Sadness

• Anger

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

In which of the following sentences is 'wit' used as a noun?

• She wits her way through the puzzle.

• His wit is unmatched in the debate.

• They are witting about the plan.

• He witted the answer quickly.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the primary function of wit in literature?

• To confuse the reader

• To add humor and provoke thought

• To create suspense

• To describe a setting

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which author is known for their use of wit in their writing?

• J.K. Rowling

• Oscar Wilde

• Stephen King

• Agatha Christie

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Choose the sentence that best demonstrates the use of 'wit' in dialogue.

• 'Your wit is as sharp as ever,' she remarked.

• 'I will wit the answer soon,' he said.

• 'The wit of the storm was fierce,' he noted.

• 'She witted her way through the maze,' he observed.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

What part of speech is 'witty'?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which of the following is an example of a witty remark?

• The sky is blue today.

• Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!

• I have two cats.

• The book is on the table.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

What is the difference between 'wit' and 'humor'?

• Wit is always sarcastic, humor is not.

• Wit is intellectual humor, often quick and sharp; humor is more general.

• Wit is a type of plant, humor is a feeling.

• Wit is used in mathematics, humor is used in literature.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6