Vocabulary
Critical reading
Fiction/Nonfiction
Context Clues
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100
What vocabulary word is defined as "argue in an attempt to convince?"
debate
100
As Harry and his friends get older, they no longer stop at the candy store regularly. Why? (2 reasons)
They have new interests and more money to spend.
100
A made-up series of events is called the...
plot
100
The "elated" children jumped up and down as Dad brought their new puppy to the car. Using the context clues in this sentence, "elated" means... A) sad B) confused C) happy D) rambunctious
C) happy
100
Identify the proper noun in the following sentence. In China, most people eat rice.
China
200
What vocabulary word is defined as "the writer's attitude toward his audience and subject?"
tone
200
Why does Mr. Tillian choose a parrot as a pet?
Parrots can talk.
200
Fictional writing is narrated or told by a speaker, called the...
narrator
200
Hurricanes and tornadoes are "treacherous." Only a very foolish person would go out during that kind of weather. What does "treacherous" probably mean? A) exciting B) dangerous C) delirious D) safe
b) dangerous
200
Identify the common noun(s) in the following sentence. Mrs. Ham made some scrumptious cookies and chocolate-covered pretzels.
cookies, chocolate-covered pretzels
300
What vocabulary word is defined as "deliveries or acts of sending goods?"
shipments
300
What does Mr. Tillian do that embarrasses Harry?
What is that "Mr. Tillian seems to talk to his parrot more than he talks to people."
300
__________ are long works of fiction that contain characters, plot, conflict, setting, a main plot and subplots.
Novels
300
I'm really hungry! That apple didn't "appease" my hunger. I want a sandwich now. What does "appease" probably mean? A) frustrate B) increase C) satisfy D) confuse
C) satisfy
300
What does Mr. Tillian name his parrot?
Rocky
400
What vocabulary word is defined as "began again; continued?"
resumed
400
Harry and his father still joke and have a relaxing relationship at home. Why is their relationship different at home?
The parrot isn't there.
400
____________ tell the story of someone's life and are told from the perspective of another writer.
Biographies
400
By "anticipating" the robber's next move, the police were able to arrive at the bank before the next robbery happened. Now the robber is in jail. What does "anticipating" probably mean? A) thinking ahead, expecting B) drawing, painting C) horrifying, amazing D) strange, unusual
A) thinking ahead; expecting
400
Who is the "protagonist" of this story?
Harry
500
What vocabulary word is defined as "no more than; simply?"
merely
500
What is Harry feeling when he throws peppermints at the parrot?
Harry feels "GUILTY" that he quit visiting his father at the candy store.
500
The purpose of an essay or article might be to explain, persuade, or ______________.
inform
500
Petra has so many friends because she is a "gregarious" person. What does "gregarious" probably mean? A) introverted, self-contained B) shy, quiet C) friendly, outgoing D) rude, hostile
C) friendly, outgoing
500
"Papa's Parrot is told from what point of view?
Third person
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