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Which vocabulary word means to be 'not able to rest, relax, or be still?'
restless
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What does 'oddly' mean?
not normally
100
What is poetry?
verse written to create a response of thought and feeling from a reader. It often uses rhythm and rhyme to help convey its meaning
100
What is 'historical fiction?'
a fictional story that takes place in a particular time period in the past.
100
From the story 'You Never Told Me'.... What was the secret that Jen kept from her ex-boyfriend?
that he is the father of her son
200
What is a metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters?
kilometer
200
Which vocabulary word means 'to lure?'
beckoned
200
What is realistic fiction?
story using made-up characters that could happen in real life
200
What does 'science fiction' mean?
a type of fantasy that uses science and technology
200
From the story 'You Never Told Me'... Did Jen want Corey in her son's life? YES / NO
NO
300
What does 'bewildered' mean?
to be completely puzzled or confused
300
What is another way to say 'What's the matter?'
What's wrong? What's the problem?
300
What is a 'biography?'
the story of a real person's life written by another person
300
What is an 'autobiography?'
the story of a real person's life that is written by that person
300
From the story 'Drawer of Memories'... What was the conflict in the story?
Angela didn't want to do anything after her dad died.
400
What does 'bluntly' mean?
not sensitivity
400
What does 'steadily' mean?
even or regular in movement
400
Name the genre with this definition: 'a story including elements that are impossible, such as talking animals or magical powers. Make-believe is what this genre is all about.'
fantasy
400
Name the genre with the definition: 'texts that provide facts about a variety of topics'
informational
400
From the story 'Drawer of Memories'... Angela found a letter. What did that letter say?
to continue making memories because they are the most valuable things to a person
500
What does 'confident' mean?
to be sure of oneself
500
What does it mean if you say 'You've got a lot of guts?'
You're brave.
500
Name 3 genres of fictional writing.
Fantasy, science fiction, realistic fiction, historical fiction, mystery
500
Name 3 genres of nonfiction writing.
informational, biography, autobiography
500
From the story 'A Day in September'... On what date does the story take place?
September 11, 2025