Word Eaters

Word Eaters

• A group of people who consume words instead of food

• A metaphor for avid readers

• A fictional creature that erases words from books

• A term for editors who remove unnecessary words

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the primary theme of 'Word Eaters'?

• Hunger and consumption

• The power of language and reading

• The importance of diet

• The role of editors in publishing

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In the context of 'Word Eaters', what does the term 'devour' most likely mean?

• To eat hungrily

• To read eagerly

• To destroy completely

• To criticize harshly

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which literary device is most prominent in 'Word Eaters'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the main conflict in 'Word Eaters'?

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Technology

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which character trait best describes a 'Word Eater'?

• Gluttonous

• Curious

• Indifferent

• Aggressive

What is the setting of 'Word Eaters'?

• A library

• A forest

• A school

• A city

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the author of 'Word Eaters' use imagery?

• To create a sense of urgency

• To describe the physical appearance of characters

• To illustrate the beauty of language

• To depict a chaotic environment

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the tone of 'Word Eaters'?

• Humorous

• Serious

• Mysterious

• Melancholic

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which of the following best describes the narrative style of 'Word Eaters'?

• First-person

• Second-person

• Third-person limited

• Third-person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9