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ELA Domain Vocabulary

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Affix

a)

the term referring to both a prefix and a suffix

b)

a person, animal, or an imaginary creature in literature work

c)

an opposing viewpoint

d)

the voice that tells the story

2.

Antagonist

a)

introduced characters as well as the setting

b)

the opponent of the main character (usually the bad guy)

c)

the turning point in the story

d)

a type of literature meant to be performed by actors

3.

Antonym

a)

phrase or expression that means something different

b)

a story handed down about a specific person

c)

a special kind of contrast

d)

a word that is opposite in meaning to another word

4.

Atlas

a)

a bound collection of maps often including illustrations, informative tables, or textual matter

b)

an annual reference book containing summaries or information on particular subjects

c)

a narrative piece that is part of the oral or written tradition

d)

a list of academic or technical words

5.

Bandwagon

a)

a figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated

b)

a persuasive technique that attempts to get people to follow the crowd using the logical fallacy that, since "everyone else likes it" it must be good

c)

to use examples to show how things are similar

d)

a book containing a selection of individual words

6.

Cause/Effect

a)

writing that explains or informs through the use of facts

b)

a problem or struggle between a character and an outside force

c)

a category or type of literature

d)

a strategy for analyzing a subject by examining the reasons for specific actions or events and the consequences or results of these events

7.

Character

a)

a person, animal, or an imaginary creature in literary work

b)

a special kind of contrast between appearance and reality

c)

a type of fiction

d)

a belief or conclusion not supported by evidence

8.

Climax

a)

a figure of speech in which something nonhuman is given human characteristics

b)

the turning point in the story and the moment of greatest suspense

c)

the numbered notes or comments at the bottom or side of a page

d)

the narrator is a character in the story

9.

Compare

a)

to use examples to show how things are similar and different, with greater emphasis on similarities

b)

phrase or expression that means something different

c)

a category or type of literature based on its style

d)

a narrative piece that is part of the oral or written tradition

10.

Conflict

a)

printed material that is specifically intended to instruct the reader as to how to complete or perform a task

b)

words that are slanted for or against a topic

c)

the problem or struggle between or among opposing forces that triggers the action in literature

d)

to use examples to show how things are different in one or more important ways

11.

Contrast

a)

to use examples to show how things are different in one or more important ways

b)

the perspective from which the story is told

c)

the message about life or human nature portrayed through a story

d)

the process of briefly recounting the main idea of a piece of writing in a person's own words

12.

Counterclaim/Counterargument

a)

an opposing viewpoint

b)

the time of day or year, historical period, place and/or situation of a story

c)

the arrangement or ordering of subject matter to aid understanding

d)

a type of literature in which ideas and feelings are expressed in compact

13.

Chronological order/Sequencing

a)

the arrangement or ordering of a subject matter to aid understanding

b)

one of two or more words that have a highly similar meaning

c)

a reference book containing synonyms and sometimes antyonyms

d)

the details of the story are told by a narrator who is not a character in the story

14.

Plot

a)

the action or sequence of related events that make up a story consisting of five basic elements

b)

a linguistic unit added to the beginning of a word which changes its meaning

c)

the leading character of a drama or other literary work

d)

a feeling of growing tension felt by the reader

15.

Poetry

a)

the final outcome of the story

b)

saying a word, phrase, or sentence again and again for impact

c)

a type of literature in which ideas and feelings are expressed in compact, imaginative, and often musical language.

d)

the overall feeling or effect created by an author

16.

Point of View

a)

a figure of speech comparing two things that are unlike using the word like or as

b)

a word to which affixes may be added to change its meaning, tense or part of speech

c)

the leading character of a drama or literary work

d)

the perspective from which the story is told

17.

Prefix

a)

a linguistic unit added to the beginning of a word which changes its meaning

b)

a problem within a character

c)

the narrator is a character in the story

d)

a traditional or legendary story

18.

Dialogue

a)

the term referring to both a prefix and a suffix

b)

a written or spoken conversation between two or more character

c)

a conclusion derived from facts or premises

d)

the feelings the text arouses in the reader

19.

Dictionary

a)

a figure of speech that compares two unlike things

b)

a book or set of books giving information on all branches of knowledge

c)

a statement that can be verified as true

d)

the use of words to create vivid pictures

20.

Drama

a)

a narrative piece that is part of the oral or written tradition of a culture

b)

a story handed down about a specific person

c)

a list of academic or technical words

d)

a type of literature meant to be performed by actors before an audience

21.

Exposition

a)

introduced characters as well as the setting and reveals the conflict

b)

the turning point in the story

c)

a feeling of growing tension and excitement felt by the reader

d)

the message about life portrayed through a story

22.

Falling Action

a)

the setting is introduced

b)

words and phrases that appeal to the reader's sight, hearing, etc.

c)

the section of the plot following the climax, in which the tension stemming from the story's central conflict decreases and the story moves toward its conclusion.

d)

the conclusion

23.

Imagery

a)

to use figurative language to represent objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses

b)

the overall feeling or effect created by an author

c)

the leading character of a drama

d)

a figure of speech

24.

Rising Action

a)

a word to which affixes may be added to change its meaning

b)

all decisions, characters' flaws, and background circumstances that together create turns and twists leading to a climax

c)

a reference book

d)

the final outcome of the story

25.

Informational/Expository Text

a)

writing that explains or informs through the use of facts, reasons, or examples

b)

printed material that is specifically intended to instruct the reader

c)

a personal success story

d)

a type of literature in which ideas and feelings are expressed

26.

Protagonist

a)

the leading character of a drama or other literary work

b)

a feeling of growing tension

c)

a reference book

d)

the bad guy

27.

Repetition

a)

the details of the story are told by a narrator who is not a character in the story

b)

saying a word, phrase, or sentence again and again for impact and emphasis

c)

the narrator is telling you the story directly

d)

ordering of subject matter to aid understanding

28.

Resolution

a)

the final outcome of the story and ties up loose ends

b)

the most exciting part of the story

c)

introduces the setting

d)

introduces the characters

29.

Theme

a)

the overall feeling or effect created by an author

b)

a song

c)

the perspective from which the story is told

d)

the message about life or human nature portrayed through a story

30.

Root/Base Word

a)

the main idea

b)

a word to which affixes may be added to change its meaning, tense, or part of speech

c)

a part of speech

d)

a descriptive word

31.

Central Idea/Main Idea

a)

the arrangement or ordering of subject matter

b)

paraphrase

c)

a main point that the author is making (also called a main idea or a key idea); what the article is mostly about.

d)

the details of a story

32.

Setting

a)

the time of day or year, historical period, place and/or situation of a story

b)

a linguistic unit added to the end of a word

c)

a feeling of growing tension

d)

time of day

33.

Simile

a)

a figure of speech comparing two things that are unlike using the words like or as

b)

a figure of speech that compares two unlike things in which no word of comparison is used

c)

a figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated for emphasis or humor

d)

the use of words to create vivid pictures

34.

Summarizing

a)

the final outcome of the writing

b)

to paraphrase

c)

the process of briefly recounting the central/main idea of a piece of writing in a person's own words

d)

a figure of speech

35.

Suspense

a)

the feeling the text arouses in the reader

b)

the overall feeling or effect created by an author

c)

the details of the story

d)

a feeling of growing tension and excitement felt by the reader

36.

Synonym

a)

the opposite meaning of a word

b)

a type of literature

c)

one of two or more words that have a highly similar meaning

d)

the message about life

37.

Thesaurus

a)

a reference book containing synonyms and sometimes antonyms

b)

an annual reference book containing summaries

c)

a book containing a selection of individual words

d)

a book or set of books giving information on all branches of knowledge

38.

Third person objective

a)

the perspective from which the story is told

b)

the details of the story are told by the narrator

c)

the narrator simply describes what is happening to the characters in the story and does not show us anyone's thoughts or feelings.

d)

the narrator is telling you the story directly

39.

Third person omniscient

a)

the narrator is telling you the story directly; the narrator can switch among the characters and get inside their minds/hearts and understands each character's motivation

b)

the narrator understand the feelings/motivation of only one of the characters in the story

c)

the action or sequence of related events

d)

the voice that tells the story

40.

Third person limited

a)

the narrator is a character in the story

b)

a narrative piece of writing

c)

the good guy in the story

d)

the details of the story are told by a narrator who is not a character in the story; the narrator understand the feelings/motivation of only one of the characters in the story

41.

Tone

a)

the overall feeling or effect created by an author/writer's use of words

b)

the message about life

c)

words and phrases that appeal to the reader's sight, etc.

d)

the perspective from which the story is told

42.

Sensory Details/Language

a)

a narrative piece that is part of the oral or written tradition

b)

words and phrases that appeal to the reader's sight, hearing, touch, smell, or taste

c)

saying a word, phase again and again

d)

one or two or more words that have a highly similar meaning

43.

External Conflict

a)

the problem or struggle in literature

b)

a type of literature meant to be performed

c)

a problem or struggle between a character and an outside force: character vs. character, character vs. group, and/or character vs. nature

d)

a problem within a character

44.

Fable

a)

a brief tale told to illustrate a moral or teach a lesson; usually the characters are animals

b)

a narrative piece that is part of the oral or written tradition of a culture passed from generation to generation

c)

a belief or conclusion not supported by evidence

d)

a statement that can be verified as true

45.

Figurative Language

a)

phrase or expression that means something different

b)

words that are slanted for or against a topic

c)

the use of words to create vivid pictures and ideas in the mind of the reader; not meant to be literally true

d)

a figure of speech in which something nonhuman is given human characteristics

46.

First Person

a)

the narrator is a character in the story and uses pronouns such as I, me, and we

b)

a list of academic or technical words

c)

the perspective from which the story is told

d)

the details of the story are told by the narrator

47.

Folktale

a)

a narrative piece that is part of the oral or written tradition of a culture passed from generation to generation

b)

printed material that is specifically intended to instruct the reader

c)

like a fairy tale

d)

an annual reference book

48.

Footnote

a)

writing that provides factual information

b)

a story handed down about a specific person usually with some basis in historical fact

c)

the numbered notes or comments at the bottom or side of a page that explains, defines, or gives additional information on a designated part of the text

d)

an annual reference book containing summaries or information on particular subjects

49.

Genre

a)

a category or type of literature based on its style, form, and content

b)

a conclusion derived from facts or premises

c)

a traditional or legendary story

d)

a narrative piece of writing passed from generation to generation

50.

Table of Contents

a)

the numbered notes at the bottom of a page

b)

a list of academic or technical words

c)

a list of titles of the parts of a book or document, organized in the order in which the parts appear.

d)

the writer's outlook

51.

Glossary

a)

a list of academic or technical words, in alphabetical order with definitions, explanations or comments

b)

words that are slanted for or against a topic

c)

the voice that tells the story

d)

a figure of speech

52.

Hyperbole

a)

a figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated for emphasis or humor

b)

a special kind of contrast between appearance and reality

c)

a story handed down about a specific person

d)

a figure of speech in which something nonhuman is given human qualities

53.

Idiom

a)

a special kind of contrast between appearance and reality

b)

phrase or expression that means something different from what the words actually say; the words together have a special meaning

c)

a story handed down

d)

a figure of speech that compares two unlike things

54.

inference

a)

a statement that can be verified

b)

a belief

c)

a conclusion

d)

a conclusion derived from facts or premises

55.

Informational Text

a)

writing that provides factual information usually about the natural world

b)

a brief tale told to illustrate a lesson

c)

the turning point in the story

d)

a narrative piece of writing

56.

Personification

a)

a figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated

b)

a figure of speech in which something nonhuman is given human characteristics or qualities

c)

a figure of speech that compares two unlike things

d)

phrase or expression that means something different

57.

Opinion

a)

a belief or conclusion not supported by evidence or facts

b)

a statement that can be verified

c)

a word that is opposite in meaning

d)

a category or type of literature

58.

Mood

a)

the feelings the text arouses in the reader

b)

the overall feeling or effect created by an author

c)

phrase or expression

d)

sad, angry, mad

59.

Irony

a)

a special kind of contrast between appearance and reality

b)

a story handed down

c)

words that are slanted for or against a topic

d)

legendary story

60.

Internal Conflict

a)

character vs. man

b)

character vs. nature

c)

character vs. society

d)

a problem within a character (character vs. self)

61.

Legend

a)

introduces characters

b)

traditional culture

c)

a story handed down about a specific person usually with some basis in historical fact

d)

phrase or expression

62.

Metaphor

a)

a figure of speech that compares two unlike things in which no word of comparison is used

b)

nonhuman characteristics

c)

a statement that is true

d)

exaggerated truth

63.

Narrator

a)

the voice that tells the story

b)

animals

c)

a figure of speech

d)

actor