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Inference
100
When an author communicates clearly and concisely about the main character of the story (i.e. Mr. Little has a big head and small eyes), what kind of characterization is being used?
Direct Characterization.
100
The aroma of garlic is unmistakable. It's fragrance can be detected for days. What does aroma mean?
scent; smell; odor
100
My older brother told me my 5th grade teacher, Ms. Stone, was a tyrant. On the contrary, I thought she was patient and kind Which of the following is the meaning of tyrant, as it is used in the sentence: teacher, strict ruler helper, terrible?
strict ruler
100
From the clues in the sentence below, what does the word apex mean? After a lengthy vertical journey the mountaineer finally reached the apex of the summit.
the top
100
Which of the following do you need to make an inference? (select all that apply.) bold words textual evidence background information (your knowledge) author's criticism random facts
textual evidence, background information (your knowledge).
200
When Brother Ali tells us that his friend Ethan said, "my parents got too many kids to help me through." What kind of characterization is being used to tell us about Ethan?
Indirect Characterization
200
I abhor traffic jams and loathe when my work commute is delayed. What does abhor mean?
hate; dislike strongly.
200
Thankfully the move went quickly because the boxes weren't cumbersome. They were lightweight and easy to carry because of their handles. What does cumbersome mean?
large, bulky difficult to handle.
200
What does the word legumes mean in the sentence below? There are many kinds of legumes you can use to make soup such as kidney beans and white beans.
vegetables
200
Dandelions and buttercups dot the field. Sweater-clad families spread the contents of their picnic baskets on blankets. Some children are flying kites in the blustery wind. What can you infer from these details? 1. It is fall, and a hurricane warning has been issued. 2. It is the Fourth of July. 3. The season is spring. 4. It is a Sunday afternoon in the park.
3. The season is spring.
300
Based on the Characterization Graphic used last week to analyze Wallace B. Pokras and the soldier from "A War's Last Soldier," what are at least two elements that contribute to characterization?
Characters name, Description (looks), Dialogue (what they say), Actions (things they do), Interior Monologue (what they think), Society (what others think about the character)
300
The book of logic contained many conundrums - mind-exercising brain-teasers. Using the synonym clue, what does the word conundrums in this sentence mean?
puzzle
300
If you water them regularly, you will have an adundant amount of daffodils in the spring. If you do not water them, only a few will grow. What does abundant mean?
many; large amount or quantity
300
There were several confections on the table including chocolate chip cookies and cakes. Which of the following is the meaning of confections as it is used in this sentence: sandwiches , sweet desserts, connoisseurs, delicious?
sweet desserts
300
The sign reads, "First Time Ever Sale! Omni Game Box Now Half Off!"A line of patrons snakes along the aisle by the customer service counter. Each patron has a sales receipt in one hand and an Omni Game Box in the other. What can you infer from these details? 1. Customers want to return their Omni Game Boxes for a less expensive product. 2. Customers want to exchange their Omni Game Boxes for a better product. 3. Omni Game Box is a poorly made imitation of a good product.
1. Customers want to return their Omni Game Boxes for a less expensive product.
400
In the movie, Ray, which element (foreshadow or flashback) was used to take the film back in time to explain an important moment? What was the part of the story and how did the element help us understand it?
Flashback to childhood home, mother talked to Ray, little brother forgave Ray.
400
Due to the invention of computers, how many people now feel that typewriters are old-fashioned or archaic? What does archaic mean?
ancient; out-of-date
400
Rather than repress your feelings, you should express them. What does repress mean?
to hold in; to hold back
400
The amount of money we collected for our charity surpassed, or exceeded, what he had expected. What does surpassed mean?
exceeded; went above or beyond
400
Josh goes to swimming practice every morning from 4:00 to 7:00 a.m. Josh goes to history class from 8:00 to 8:50 a.m. three days a week. Josh has fallen asleep in history class twice this week. What can you infer from these details? 1. History is a difficult course for Josh. 2. The history teacher is a boring lecturer. 3. Josh is sick. 4. Josh needs to get more rest.
4. Josh needs to get more rest.
500
In the movie, The Sixth Sense, which element (foreshadow or flashback) was used to indicate an unknown part of the story? What was the part of the story and how did the element help us understand it?
Foreshadow. Bruce Willis is dead. Various indications.
500
The thought of eating road-kill is abhorrent, or detestable, to most people. What does detestable mean?
offensive, repulsive.
500
Loud noise and poor lighting are not conducive to learning? What does conducive mean?
to be favorable or good for; to cause or bring about
500
The start time for classes are immutable, since they are set in stone first period will begin each day at 7:40AM. What does immutable mean?
fixed, unable to change.
500
A sprinkler whirrs over a green lawn, which sports a sign saying, "Well water used here." Next door, the grass is sparse, and the shrubs and flowers are brown and wilted. The cars in both driveways are covered with a film of dust. What can you infer from ALL OF THESE details? 1. The neighbors with the dying shrubs do not have a well. 2. There is a drought in the area, and watering restrictions are in effect. 3. The neighbor with the wilted flowers does not care about the landscape of the property. 4. The neighbor with the dying lawn and shrubs has not watered the lawn and garden enough.
2. There is a drought in the area, and watering restrictions are in effect.