Context Clues
For 100 points…
In the sentence, ‘The large, glistening lake sparkled in the sunlight,' what does the word glistening mean?
Dry
Shining
Green
Silent
2. Shining
For 100 points…
If a character is described as 'clenching their fists and scowling,' what might you infer about their feelings?
Happy
Angry
Confused
Excited
2. Angry
For 100 points…
What part of the plot includes the main problem or conflict in the story?
A. Exposition
B. Rising Action
C. Climax
D. Resolution
C. Rising Action
For 100 points…
What does the simile 'as busy as a bee' suggest about someone?
A. They are very loud
B. They are very sleepy
C. They are very busy
D. They are very lazy
C. They are very busy
For 100 points…
Why might a spooky, dark forest be an important setting for a scary story?
A. It creates a fun mood
B. It creates a relaxed mood
C. It creates a scary mood
D. It creates a happy mood
C. It creates a scary mood
For 200 points…
Using context clues, determine the meaning of frantic in this sentence: 'She searched through her backpack in a frantic hurry, looking for her homework.'
Calm
Organized
Panicked
Slowly
3. Panicked
For 200 points…
What can you infer about a character who always seems to avoid eye contact and speaks quietly?
Confident
Shy or nervous
Angry
Cheerful
2. Shy or nervous
For 200 points…
Which part of the story is the highest point of tension or turning point?
A. Exposition
B. Rising Action
C. Climax
D. Resolution
C. Climax
For 200 points…
What is meant by the metaphor 'The classroom was a zoo'?
A. The classroom had animals
B. The classroom was quiet
C. The classroom was chaotic
D. The classroom was clean
C. The classroom was chaotic
For 200 points…
If a story is set in a bustling city, how might this influence the characters?
A. They may feel busy or overwhelmed
B. They may feel bored
C. They may feel calm
D. They may feel sleepy
A. They may feel busy or overwhelmed
For 300 points…
What do the words 'stealthily' and 'quietly' tell us about how the character is moving?
Quickly
Without being noticed
Angrily
Loudly
2. Without being noticed
For 300 points…
After reading that a character 'looked down at her shoes' when asked if she completed her work, what can you infer about her response?
A. She is excited to share her work
B. She likely didn’t do her work
C. She is proud of her work
D. She has no opinion
B. She likely didn’t do her work
For 300 points…
In a story’s resolution, what generally happens to the characters?
A. They face a new conflict
B. They resolve the conflict
C. They meet the villain
D. The story introduces new characters
B. They resolve the conflict
For 300 points…
Explain the meaning of the simile 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.
A. Her smile was cheerful and noticeable
B. Her smile was quiet
C. Her smile was hidden
D. Her smile was angry
A. Her smile was cheerful and noticeable
For 300 points…
How can a desert setting affect the challenges a character faces?
A. They might struggle with heat and finding water
B. They might struggle with cold weather
C. They might face many social interactions
D. They might have easy access to food
A. They might struggle with heat and finding water