Context Clues
Elements of Plot
Poetry
Drama
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What are context clues?

What is clues from the text to help us determine the meaning of unfamiliar words

100

Which part of the plot introduces the characters, setting, and main conflict?

What is exposition

100

What is a group of lines in a poem called?

What is a stanza

100

What is a script?
 

what is the written text of a play

100

What days are you out of school

what is Monday and Tuesday

200

In the sentence, “The arid desert had little rainfall,” the word arid most likely means —
A. Wet
B. Dry
C. Cold
D. Stormy

What is b

200

In which part of the plot does the conflict begin to build and tension increase?

What is rising action

200

When a poet gives human qualities to something that isn’t human, what is that called?

What is personification

200

What are stage directions, and why are they important?

What is They are instructions in the script that tell actors how to move, speak, or act, helping the audience understand what’s happening. 

200
How many days are in October?

What is 31 days

300

Which type of context clue shows cause and effect  of the word’s meaning?
A. Definition clue
B. Synonym clue
C. Cause and effect clue

 

What is c

300

What is the turning point of a story where the main character faces the conflict head-on?

What is climax

300

What is the overall feeling or atmosphere a poem creates for the reader?

What is mood

300

What do we call the people or beings who take part in the action of a play?

What are characters

300

How many hours are in a day?

What is 24 hours

400

Which sentence uses a contrast context clue?
A. The baby was exhausted, so she fell asleep quickly.
B. Unlike her pessimistic friend, Maya always sees the bright side.

What is B

400

Which part of the plot shows how the conflict is solved and loose ends are tied up?

What is resolution

400

The author's attitude

what is tone

400

The conversation that two or more people have during a play

What is dialogue

400

How many days are in a school year?

What is 174 days

500

“After the marathon, Maria was debilitated, unable to stand or even lift a water bottle.”

Question:
What does the word debilitated most likely mean, and what clues in the sentence help you figure it out?

What is exhausted or tired

500


“After realizing his mistake, Marcus apologized to his friend and they began talking again.”


What part of the plot does this sentence best represent, and how do you know?

What is falling action

500

Read the lines:


“The moon whispered secrets to the sea,
As waves danced in the silver light.”


Which two literary devices are used in these lines, and how do you know?

What is personification and imagery

500

ead this line from a play:


Jenna (nervously pacing): I can’t believe I forgot my lines again!


What can we infer from the stage directions and dialogue, and why are they important to the scene?
Answer:

What is we can infer that she is nervous and these stage directions reveal her emotions and what is taking place
500

What test do you take to show your growth in your english speaking, hearing, listening, and writing skills

What is the TELPAS