"The Secret" Arthur C. Clarke

Question 1

Identify the verb mood: New Zealand lies to the southeast of Australia.

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Indicative

Question 2

Synonym: Microbes

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tiny life forms

Question 3

Writer's Purpose: Definition: The goal is to get readers to agree with the author's opinion

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Persuade

Question 4

Vocabulary: Dr. Hastings is very ___________, but is not easy to work with.

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competent

Question 5

Genre: combines elements of fiction and fantasy with scientific fact

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Science Fiction

Question 6

Narrative Technique: language that helps the reader form images in their minds

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description

Question 7

These words create sequence for the order in which events occur

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transitional

Question 8

Writer's Purpose: Example of- Inform

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Newspaper

Question 9

Active/Passive: The secret was discovered first by Dr. Hastings.

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Passive

Question 10

Identify the verb mood: I wish the beach was a shorter drive away than three hours.

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Subjunctive

Question 11

Narrative Technique: when a character makes connections to the past

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reflection

Question 12

Which is a true fact about our author, Arthur C. Clarke?

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He predicted technological advancements we have today

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Synonym: Heedless

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Unmindful

Question 14

"This is your problem now, Mister Journalist; you've asked for it, and you've got it."

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Dialogue

Question 15

Cooper had visited the grave of Lunik II… but these things belonged to the past.

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Reflection

Question 16

Identify the verb mood: On Earth, water exists naturally as a solid, liquid, and gas.

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Indicative

Question 17

Content: What does Henry Cooper, the main character of the story, do for a living?

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He is a reporter

Question 18

Active/Passive: Arthur C. Clark was also an inventor.

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Active

Question 19

Who, in the end, will need to make the decision whether to tell Earth the secret or not?

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Cooper

Question 20

Why does the hamster that is mentioned, live longer than usual?

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Less gravity = less strain on organs

Question 21

Which story element is based on scientific fact?

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There is less gravitational pull on the moon

Question 22

Active/Passive: The moon was colonized by people.

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Passive

Question 23

Writer's Purpose: Definition: The goal is to provide enjoyment for the reader

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Entertain

Question 24

Synonym: looming

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Awe-inspiring

Question 25

Narrative Technique: the lines spoken by a characters in a story- conversation.

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dialogue

Question 26

Vocabulary: Heedless

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unmindfully careless

Question 27

Vocabulary: Dr. Hastings was fascinated by the discovery but __________ of its implications.

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Heedless

Question 28

Narrative Technique: how quickly or slowly the writer takes the reader through a story

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pace

Question 29

Synonyms: radial

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from a central point

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Synonym: competent

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Able

Question 31

Active/Passive: The zoo was in the middle of the Medical Unit.

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Active

Question 32

Writer's Purpose: Example of- Persuade

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commercial

Question 33

Active/Passive: The golden hamster was 10 years old.

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Active

Question 34

Synonym: implications

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possible effects

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Writer's Purpose: Example of- Entertain

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Horror Movie

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Writers Purpose: Definition: Facts are presented to teach

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Inform

Question 37

What is the last detail in the story?

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A baby monkey cries

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a writer's purpose?

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to list information

Question 39

Active/Passive: The report was beamed down by Henry Cooper.

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Passive

Question 40

Identify the verb mood: Before writing the invitations, purchase some nice stationary.

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Imperative

Question 41

Synonyms: hemisphere

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dome

Question 42

Identify verb mood: If I were you, I would not by those shoes.

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Subjunctive

Question 43

Narrative Techniques are also know as _________ _________.

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literary devices

Question 44

Content: Who is Chandra in the story?

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The Inspector General

Question 45

Synonym: receding

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Vanishing

Question 46

Identify the verb mood: Please head out onto the field and form two teams.

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Imperative

Question 47

Where does the story take place?

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On the moon, in the future

Question 48

What is Cooper's first reaction upon hearing the secret?

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enraged

Question 49

Cooper saw a single glittering hemisphere standing on an isolated ridge of rock.

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Description

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All narrative techniques have one main goal--

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to develop experiences, events, and characters

"The Secret" Arthur C. Clarke

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