Vocabulary 1
Name a synonym for cranky.
crabby, irritated, annoyed, etc.
Use one of the vocabulary words in a sentence that clearly illustrates its meaning.
("I am cranky" doesn't tell me anything about the meaning of cranky, and so wouldn't count)
(varies)
All of the following words describe Felipe EXCEPT:
demanding, generous, rotten, smug
generous
What is an expository text?
a nonfiction text that teaches you about something as you read it
Define the word frustrated.
annoyed, irritated, or disappointed over an unwanted outcome; not achieving a goal
Use one of the vocabulary words in a sentence that clearly illustrates its meaning.
("I am cranky" doesn't tell me anything about the meaning of cranky, and so wouldn't count)
(varies)
After Ranita wakes up the next morning, what does she ask Felipe for?
a kiss
What is realistic fiction?
made up stories that could believably happen in real life, often having ordinary characters, problems, and settings
Define the word selfish.
only thinking about oneself and one's needs ahead of others
Define the word annoyed.
irritated, angry, displeased, bothered, etc.
What is a key detail?
an important fact and/or event that significantly influences the story
Who is Ranita's real prince in the end?
Pepe, the servant
What is an argumentative text?
a text that tries to convince the reader of something and makes an argument
What does the word attitude mean?
how you feel, act, or think about something
What does the word speciality mean?
something someone knows a lot about, is good at, or is known for
How do stage directions help you understand characters' emotions in a drama?
example: (disgusted) There is a FLY in my soup!
They tell exactly what a character is thinking or feeling so you can picture it in your head
Why was Ranita turned into a frog?
She refused to give Vieja Sabia a drink from the well long ago.
What is a drama?
a script that tells a story through written dialogue and actions of characters (not necessarily through a narrator)
What is the opposite of/an antonym for commotion?
calm, peace and quiet, tranquility, stillness, order, etc.
Which of the following words means "something that is often seen and well-known"?
annoyed, cranky, familiar, or selfish
familiar
What is a theme of a story?
broad message or life lesson of a story
(different than main idea -- main idea is more of a summary of what happens in the text)
What is the setting of the story? (be specific!)
at the Viceroy's hunting lodge long ago in Mexico