Inferences
Context Clues
Mr. Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell 2
Foreshadowing
Understatement & Metaphor
Compare & Contrast
100
If a character repeatedly checks the clock and paces around the room, what can you infer about how they are feeling?
They are feeling anxious or impatient.
100
In the sentence, "The forest was so dense that very little sunlight reached the ground," what does the word "dense" most likely mean?
Thick or tightly packed.
100
What was the mascot of Mr. Mitch's college?
Lynx
100
Everyone knows that I coach basketball, but what is the biggest difference between these two photos?
The years have not been kind to my hair!
100
In a mystery novel, a character finds a broken watch at the crime scene early in the story. Later, it is revealed that the broken watch is key evidence in solving the case. What literary device is being used?
Foreshadowing
100
In a novel, a character says, "It's just a scratch," when referring to a large gash on their arm. What literary device is being used?
Understatement.
100
In The Great Gatsby, how are the characters of Daisy Buchanan and Myrtle Wilson contrasted?
Daisy is elegant, wealthy, and married to Tom, while Myrtle is working-class, unhappily married to George, and seeks to escape her lower social status.
200
In a story, a character quickly closes their notebook when someone walks into the room and changes the subject when asked what they were writing. What can you infer about the character’s actions?
The character is keeping something private, possibly a personal project or secret thoughts they aren't ready to share.
200
In the sentence, "She gave a terse reply, answering with only a single word," what does the word "terse" most likely mean?
Brief or short.
200
Here's a picture my boss and I. I've made a living applying his teachings. I don't see him much, but I try not to dwell on that. I will be on a call with him Tomorrow though!
What is his name? Hint: Use context clues in the paragraph above!
A. Tim Building
B. Tom Casa
C. Tom House
D. Tim House
Tom House!
200
I love dogs. This is my dog Hank. How many dogs do I have?
Two!
200
In a story, a mother warns her child, "Be careful on the icy stairs," but the child ignores the advice. Later, the child slips and falls. What does this warning represent?
It is an example of foreshadowing, hinting that the child will fall on the icy stairs.
200
In a story, a character who has just survived a plane crash says, "That was a bit of a rough ride." What is the character's comment an example of?
Understatement, as the comment downplays the severity of the situation.
200
In Born a Crime, how are Trevor Noah’s experiences with his mother and his father contrasted?
Trevor’s mother is a strong, independent figure who defies apartheid laws to raise him, while his father is more distant and represents the racial divide, often unable to openly engage with Trevor due to the societal constraints of the time.
300
In a novel, a character packs a small bag, leaves a note on the kitchen counter, and quietly leaves the house before sunrise. What can you infer about their intentions?
The character is planning to leave home secretly, possibly to escape a difficult situation.
300
In the sentence, "After hours of debate, they finally reached a consensus and agreed on the plan," what does the word "consensus" most likely mean?
A general agreement.
300
This umpire threw me out of the game for arguing a call with him. I said some mean things.
What is a synonym for being thrown out of a game?
Ejected, removed, tossed
300
Sliding headfirst into home plate is something most baseball coaches tell players not to do. Why? It poses a big safety risk!
What is a synonym (word with a similar meaning" for "risk"?
Dangerous!
What can I say? Sometimes I took risks...
300
In Of Mice and Men, the author repeatedly shows Lennie unintentionally harming small animals. How does this foreshadow a key event later in the story?
It foreshadows that Lennie will accidentally harm a person in a similar way.
300
n The Great Gatsby, when Nick Carraway describes Gatsby's extravagant parties as "rather fun," how is this an example of understatement?
Nick downplays the lavishness and extravagance of the parties, which are actually far beyond "rather fun."
300
In Good Country People, how are the characters of Hulga and Manley Pointer contrasted?
Hulga is intellectual, cynical, and physically disabled, while Manley is a charming but deceitful Bible salesman. While Hulga sees herself as intellectually superior, Manley exposes the vulnerability in her worldview.
400
In a poem, the speaker describes a “silent house” with “shadows on the wall” and “echoes of laughter long gone.” What can you infer about the speaker’s emotional state?
The speaker is feeling lonely and nostalgic, reflecting on happier times that are now in the past.
400
In the sentence, "He showed his altruism by donating all his winnings to charity," what does the word "altruism" most likely mean?
Selflessness or concern for others.
400
Back when I had hair, I went to high school in Fall River, MA. I attended a Catholic high school that is now closed. Where did I go to high School?
I went to Bishop Connolly High School!
400
I have been to the top of the Gateway Arch in Missouri!
What city is it in?
Hint: It has St. in the name, and it is home to the Cardinals baseball team and the Blues hockey team.
The Gateway Arch is in St. Louis, Missouri!
400
In a play, a character casually mentions that "the storm always brings bad luck." Later in the story, a major tragic event happens during a storm. What is the purpose of this statement?
It foreshadows the tragic event that will take place during the storm.
400
In Romeo and Juliet, Romeo describes Juliet as "the sun," suggesting she is the center of his world. What literary device is being used here?
Metaphor
400
In The Great Gatsby and Born a Crime, how are the experiences of social mobility for Nick Carraway and Trevor Noah contrasted?
Nick experiences upward social mobility through his wealth and connections, gaining access to elite society, while Trevor navigates social mobility in a racially segregated society, experiencing systemic barriers and challenges tied to apartheid and race.
500
In a story, a character volunteers to stay late at work, offers to help a coworker with a big project, and practices a presentation several times. What can you infer about the character’s motivations?
The character is likely trying to make a good impression, possibly aiming for a promotion, a raise, or to gain respect from their colleagues.
500
In the sentence, "The artist was known for his eclectic style, combining elements from various time periods and genres," what does the word "eclectic" most likely mean?
Diverse or varied in style.
500
I have played/coached/recruited at many stadiums. Of those pictured below, what is the one of the two that I played/coached at in both college and high school?
Fraser Field in Lynn
Campanelli Stadium in Brockton
500
What is my favorite movie? Hint: It's part of a franchise.
Jurassic Park
500
In Romeo and Juliet, Juliet says, "If he be married, my grave is like to be my wedding bed." How does this line serve as foreshadowing in the play?
It foreshadows Juliet's tragic death shortly after her marriage to Romeo.
500
In a novel, a character says, "The world is a stage, and we are merely players." Is this an example of understatement or metaphor?
Metaphor
500
Compare the themes of identity in Born a Crime and Good Country People.
In Born a Crime, Trevor Noah grapples with his mixed-race identity in a racially divided South Africa, highlighting the complexities of belonging. In Good Country People, Hulga's identity is tied to her intellectualism and defiance of societal norms, yet she is also confronted with her vulnerability, forcing her to confront the limitations of her self-image.