Belonging
The Breadwinner
The Outsiders
Figurative Language
Mixed
100

Having to do with the whole world; something that everyone experiences.

What is Universal?

100

A narrow mattress used as a bed or seat.

What is a Toshak?

100

Brave or heroic.

What is Gallant?

100

The author's attitude toward a topic.

What is Tone?

100

A person or thing that is likely to cause harm.

What is a Menace?

200

The main point an author is trying to get the reader to understand.

What is Central Idea?

200

An expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died.

What is Mourning?

200

To escape or avoid.

What is Elude?

200

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

What is Hyperbole?

200

To agree to accept something you have been opposing.

What is Relented?

300

Deserving of trust; able to be counted on.

What is Dependable?

300

A traditional suit.

What is a Shalwar Kameez?

300

Extreme confusion.

What is Bewilderment?

300

Poetry that does not rhyme.

What is Free Verse?

300

A major Islamic holiday celebrated at the end of Ramadan.

What is Eid?

400

To absorb and incorporate into a dominant culture.

What is Assimilating?

400

Showing a lack of knowledge, experience, or judgement.

What is Naive?

400

Easily affected, influenced, or harmed by something.

What is Susceptible?

400

A line or phrase that is repeated, usually at the end of a stanza.

What is a Refrain?

400

To go beyond or rise above.

What is Transcend?

500

Informal, everyday speech, which may include non-standard grammar, slang, and idiomatic expressions.

What is Colloquial Language?

500

Pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.

What is Forlorn?

500

Not showing interest or concern; distant and unfriendly.

What is Aloof?

500

When a word, sentence, or phrase runs over from one poetic line to the next, without punctuation.

What is Enjambment?

500

A feeling of fear or hesitation about something that might happen.

What is Trepidation?