Literary Terms
A one or two word concept that is presented in a story is called what?
Topic
What genre of play is Romeo and Juliet?
Tragedy
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The earthquake ______________ the area, leaving buildings in piles of rubble.
decimated / decimates
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Nobody ____________ me more than my little brother.
irks / irked
Who voiced the character Woody in the Toy Story films?
Tom Hanks
What an article is mostly about is called what?
Main idea
Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo & Juliet?
He believes it will end the families' feud.
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The ______________ stole a case of candy bars from the gas station.
rapscallion
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I _____________ the dress before I bought it to make sure it was the perfect choice.
scrutinized
Who wrote the Harry Potter series?
J.K. Rowling
The message an author communicates through a story is called what?
Theme
Why is Tybalt upset with Romeo at the beginning of the play?
Romeo snuck into the Capulet party.
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My relationship with my sister is ____________; we are friendly, but we don't hang out all the time.
amicable
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During exam week, I am often filled with _________ and worry about my grades.
angst
What's the most popular emoji on social media?
Tears of joy
A character who makes an error of judgment or has a fatal flaw is called what?
A tragic hero
How does Lord Capulet respond when Juliet says she doesn't want to marry Paris?
He becomes angry and threatens to disown her.
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Sometimes I like to ___________ through the park and let my mind wander.
meander
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My dad's voice is so low and scary that he can easily __________ a noisy crowd.
How many hearts does an octopus have: 1, 2, 3, or 4?
3
The events that make up a story are collectively known as what?
The plot
How is Romeo a tragic hero?
Answers will vary - Mrs. McGee will be the judge!
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My cousin tried to ___________ my aunt into buying him ice cream.
cajole
The warm weather was _____________ for January on the east coast.
unprecedented
What is the name of the monster in season 1 of Stranger Things?
The Demogorgon