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Return From Winter Break
Return From Winter Break
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Trivia: The ball dropped on New Year's Eve is made of plastic.
True
False
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Context Clues: After receiving a sliver of cake, Joe was unhappy. He had hoped for a more
substantial
portion.
delicious
measly
costly
significant
3
Trivia: In some Spanish speaking countries, what food is eaten (12 pieces) at midnight?
grapes
peppers
pieces of chocolate
almonds
4
Plot: "Suddenly, the clear sky turned frighteningly dark and the storm began." This is the...
initiating event
exposition
rising action
climax
5
Which adjective describes Zoe? "Zoe was everyone's favorite teacher. She never raised her voice unless she was singing."
educated
pessimisstic
calm
silly
6
Trivia: The tradition of making resolutions began when American colonists resolved to break free from England in 1776.
True
False
7
Type of Figurative Language?: "My skin turned to ice as each drop of rain splashed my face."
metaphor
hyperbole
simile
alliteration
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Characterization: Which piece of STEAL is shown? "Anytime Cal walks into a room, people sit up straight and grow quiet."
speech
effect on others
actions
looks
9
Which of the following is the best definition of the word "connotation"?
The history of a word
The dictionary definition of a word
The synonym of a word
The emotional feelings of a word
10
Characterization: The antagonist is:
The character who stands in the way of the protagonist.
The character who drives the plot forward.
The bad guy, the villain.
Always the main character, even if they seem like "good".
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Trivia: Which country has a tradition to eat 12 round fruits (symbolizing each month) at midnight on New Year's Eve?
The United States
South Korea
The Philippines
Kenya
12
Which of the following has the most positive connotation?
Childish
Youthful
Inexperienced
Juvenile
13
The following is a metaphor: "Leo's eyes shined like cold steel as he fought back against his assailant."
True
False
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Fact v. Opinion: Which of the following is an opinion?
Becoming a doctor requires extensive schooling.
Scary movies shouldn't be watched before bedtime.
In terms of sugar, donuts are healthier than granola bars!
McDonald's isn't as popular as it used to be.
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Context Clues: Jack likes to sit on the edge of the pier when the wind is calm and the water is
tranquil
.
blue
harsh
peaceful
chilly
16
Which of the following words has the most negative connotation?
Relaxed
Lazy
Laid - back
Easy - going
17
Characterization: The protagonist is:
The good guy, the one who fights for what's right
The main character who moves the plot forward
The one who stands in the way of moving the plot forward
The bad guy, the main enemy
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Context Clues: Claudia's creativity was
stifled
by the strict rules of the painting contest.
celebrated
permitted
criticized
held back
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Figurative Langugage: Which of the following is not personification?
The engine growled as the driver punched the gas.
The powdered sugar tickled my lips as I devoured the donuts.
The refrigerator hummed a tune as I stood in front of the open door.
The tree shivered under the heavy snow.
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Plot: The climax of most superhero movies is when:
The superhero's enemy is introduced.
The superhero meets his/her love interest.
The superhero reflects on what he/she learned.
The superhero battles with the enemy and resolves the main conflict.
