Word Eaters

What is the main theme of the story 'Word Eaters'?

• The power of language

• The importance of friendship

• The journey of self-discovery

• The struggle for survival

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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

Which character in 'Word Eaters' is known for their extensive vocabulary?

• Alex

• Jordan

• Taylor

• Morgan

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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

In 'Word Eaters', what is the significance of the word 'Eater'?

• A person who consumes words

• A creature that devours books

• A metaphor for knowledge

• A symbol of destruction

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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

Identify the correct sentence structure used in 'Word Eaters': 'The Word Eaters, who thrive on language, are mysterious beings.'

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What literary device is predominantly used in 'Word Eaters' to describe the creatures?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Which of the following words best describes the tone of 'Word Eaters'?

• Optimistic

• Melancholic

• Mysterious

• Joyful

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'Word Eaters', how does the protagonist feel about the creatures?

• Fearful

• Curious

• Indifferent

• Hostile

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the primary conflict in 'Word Eaters'?

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Self

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which of the following sentences from 'Word Eaters' contains a metaphor?

• The Word Eaters danced in the moonlight.

• Their words were sharp as knives.

• The library was a treasure trove of knowledge.

• He felt like a fish out of water.

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the climax of the story 'Word Eaters'?

• The discovery of the Word Eaters' secret

• The protagonist's confrontation with the Word Eaters

• The escape from the Word Eaters

• The resolution of the protagonist's inner conflict

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9