Vocabulary
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Plot Sequence
Literary Elements
An Astrologer's Day
100
What is the vocabulary term for “likely to happen soon?”
What is imminent?
100
Wearing too much makeup may detract from your beauty, not _________ it.
What is enhance?
100
What is the term for “the sequence of events” in a piece of literature?
What is plot?
100
What is the term for “an interruption of a story’s chronological order to describe an earlier event?”
What is flashback?
100
How does the astrologer attract customers?
What is his attire, tools (paraphernalia) and eyes.
200
What is the vocabulary term for “to make greater, as in beauty or value?”
What is enhance?
200
Dark, thick clouds are gathering, and rain seems _________________.
What is imminent?
200
What is the term for the “most dramatic moment or the turning point” in the story?
What is climax?
200
What is the literary term for when “an author gives clues to events that will happen later” in the work?
What is foreshadowing?
200
What is the main reason that the astrologer is successful in his profession?
What is his understanding of people?
300
What is the vocabulary term for “a weakness or ailment?”
What is infirmity?
300
The traveling chef carried his own pots, pans, and other cooking ______________.
What is paraphernalia?
300
What is the term for the point in the story before the climax when complications develop and readers’ become more interested?
What is rising action?
300
A writer’s choice of setting and use of descriptive language contribute to the _______ .
What is mood?
300
Why does Guru Nayak consult the astrologer?
What is to get the answer to a specific question?
400
What is the vocabulary term for “rushing headlong into things, rash?”
What is impetuous?
400
It was an _____________ decision, made without any thought.
What is impetuous?
400
What is the term for the point in a work when we are introduced to the characters, setting, and the conflict?
What is exposition?
400
What is the term for the “distinctive use of language that conveys an author’s or narrator’s personality” to us?
What is voice?
400
Why is the astrologer able to satisfy Guru Nayak?
What is the astrologer recognizes Guru Nayak and knows the circumstances.
500
What is the vocabulary term for “in control of oneself; composed?”
What is self-composed?
500
The director was ____________ by the play’s disastrous reviews.
What is piqued?
500
Why is it important for a reader to identify the sequence in a reading?
To see how main events are connected.
500
What is the term for a “central understanding about life that is not directly stated by the author?”
What is an implied theme?
500
Overall, how does the astrologer’s comments please people?
What is he flatters them and supports them.
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