Vocab Quiz Sept 8-12

Which of the following best describes a static character in a story?

• A character who changes dramatically by the end of the story

• A character who does not learn a lesson or change from the beginning to the end

• A character who is the main antagonist

• A character who is only mentioned briefly

Which scenario best illustrates a dynamic character?

• A character who remains stubborn despite many challenges

• A character who learns to trust others after being betrayed

• A character who is always cheerful

• A character who is never involved in the main plot

Which of the following is an example of irony?

• A character finds a lost dog and returns it to its owner

• A fire station burns down

• A character describes a sunset

• A character is promoted at work

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CCSS.L.8.5A

How does an author’s tone affect a story?

• It determines the story’s setting

• It reveals the writer’s attitude toward the subject

• It decides the main character’s actions

• It changes the story’s genre

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which sentence uses imagery most effectively?

• The dog ran fast.

• The golden retriever sprinted across the dew-covered grass, its fur glistening in the morning sun.

• The dog was happy.

• The dog barked loudly.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which word is most closely related to the root "MAT"?

• Patriotic

• Matriarch

• Patron

• Patronize

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

If someone is described as "patriotic," what are they most likely to do?

• Support their family financially

• Show love and loyalty to their country

• Lead a tribe as a female head

• Sponsor a local artist

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following best demonstrates the use of irony in a story?

• A character expects rain but it is sunny

• A character expects to fail a test but gets the highest score

• A character describes a beautiful landscape

• A character is kind to everyone

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CCSS.L.8.5A

Which of the following is an example of a matriarch?

• A male leader of a tribe

• A female head of a family or tribe

• A person who supports an artist

• A person who loves their country

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

How might an author use imagery to enhance a story?

• By providing financial support to a character

• By using descriptive language to create vivid pictures in the reader’s mind

• By making a character change over time

• By revealing the main conflict

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5