Worksheets"Witchcraft in Salem" Vocab, Author's Purpose, and POV
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 17mins
What is the meaning of the word, "virtuous"?
having or showing high moral standards or goodness
a difficult or painful experience, or a severe test
to twist your body from side to side (in pain)
something that was not expected or predicted
What is the meaning of the word, "bewitch"?
filled with horror or shock
to put someone or something under a spell or to attract or delight someone
sincere regret or remorse
bad luck or an unlucky event, especially for a long period of time
What is the meaning of the word, "ordeal"?
having or showing high moral standards or goodness
someone or something that causes a lot of pain and suffering
a difficult or painful experience, or a severe test
sincere regret or remorse
What is the meaning of the word, "aghast"?
to put someone or something under a spell or to attract or delight someone
a widespread outbreak of a disease or undesired event
something that was not expected or predicted
filled with horror or shock
What is the meaning of the word, "tormentor"?
someone or something that causes a lot of pain and suffering
bad luck or an unlucky event, especially for a long period of time
a difficult or painful experience, or a severe test
having or showing high moral standards or goodness
What is the meaning of the word, "writhe"?
a widespread outbreak of a disease or undesired event
to twist your body from side to side (in pain)
to put someone or something under a spell or to attract or delight someone
filled with horror or shock
What is the meaning of the word, "misfortune"?
someone or something that causes a lot of pain and suffering
a difficult or painful experience, or a severe test
bad luck or an unlucky event, especially for a long period of time
having or showing high moral standards or goodness
What is the meaning of the word, "repentance"?
something that was not expected or predicted
to put someone or something under a spell or to attract or delight someone
filled with horror or shock
sincere regret or remorse
What is the meaning of the word, "unforeseen"?
something that was not expected or predicted
to put someone or something under a spell or to attract or delight someone
filled with horror or shock
sincere regret or remorse
What is the meaning of the word, "epidemic"?
sincere regret or remorse
a widespread outbreak of a disease or undesired event
filled with horror or shock
having or showing high moral standards or goodness
The purpose of advertisements/commercials is to:
When the author wants you to enjoy a fictional story about characters, the author's purpose is to:
What is the author's purpose in the following letter:
"Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed."
What is the author's purpose for writing a passage like the following:
A five-paragraph essay in which the author attempts to convince readers to recycle more and to be less wasteful.
What is the author's purpose for writing a passage like the following?
Instructions for how to make a compost pile.
What is the author's purpose for writing a passage like the following?
A billboard asking people to choose to vote Mickey Mouse for President.
What is the author's purpose in the following passage?
"Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house."
When an author uses keywords like "I, me, my, we, our" the text is written in which point-of-view?
1st Person
2nd Person
3rd Person Limited
3rd Person Omniscient
If an author uses keywords like "you, your" and speaks directly to you then the text is written in which point-of-view?
1st Person
2nd Person
3rd Person Limited
3rd Person Omniscient
If an author uses keywords like "he/she, him/her, they/them" then the text is written in which point-of-view?
1st Person
2nd Person
3rd Person
