August 18-22 Vocabulary

In the sentence, "The teacher asked the students to evacuate the building during the fire drill," what does the word "evacuate" mean in this context?

• To decorate the building

• To leave the building for safety

• To clean the building

• To repair the building

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of "vacuity" as used in the context of a character's personality?

• The vacuity of his mind made it hard for him to contribute to the discussion.

• The vacuity of the room was filled with furniture.

• The vacuity of the glass was obvious after he drank the water.

• The vacuity of the schedule allowed for more activities.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

If a character in a novel is described as "vacuous," what does this suggest about the character?

• They are very intelligent

• They lack ideas or intelligence

• They are physically strong

• They are very talkative

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the context of secret messages, what does the word "cipher" mean?

• A type of poem

• A secret or disguised way of writing

• A musical instrument

• A kind of food

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does it mean to "encipher" a message?

• To erase the message

• To write the message in code

• To read the message aloud

• To translate the message into another language

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Given the following sentence, "The novel is an allegory for the struggle between good and evil," what does "allegory" mean in this context?

• A story with a hidden meaning

• A list of characters

• A type of poem

• A historical event

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

A student claims that the protagonist in a story is always the hero. Using your understanding of the term "protagonist," explain whether this statement is accurate and why.

• The protagonist is always the hero because they are the main character.

• The protagonist is the main character, but not always a hero; they are simply the central figure of the story.

• The protagonist is always the villain.

• The protagonist is a minor character.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Read the following scenario: In a story, a dark storm is described before a tragic event occurs. How does this use of "foreshadow" help the reader understand the story?

• It confuses the reader about what will happen next.

• It gives a hint or warning about future events in the story.

• It describes the setting in detail.

• It introduces a new character.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

A teacher asks you to identify the antagonist in a novel. What reasoning process would you use to determine which character is the antagonist?

• Find the character who is the funniest.

• Identify the character who opposes the main character or protagonist.

• Choose the character who appears first in the story.

• Select the character with the most friends.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

A student is analyzing a story written in the style of "Gothic Writing." Which features should the student look for to confirm this style, and why do these features fit the definition?

• Bright, cheerful settings and happy endings

• Dark, mysterious settings and elements of horror or the supernatural, which are typical of Gothic Writing

• Stories set in the future with advanced technology

• Stories focused only on real historical events

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6