Among the Hidden/2nd Quarter Benchmark review

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What does 'persona non grata' mean?

Back

A person who is not welcome or is unacceptable in a particular situation.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Define 'famine'.

Back

An extreme scarcity of food.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What are 'footfalls'?

Back

The sound of footsteps.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What does it mean to be 'fazed'?

Back

To be disturbed or disconcerted.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is 'banter'?

Back

Light, playful conversation or teasing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the significance of understanding vocabulary in literature?

Back

It helps in comprehending themes, character motivations, and plot developments.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

How can context clues help in understanding unfamiliar words?

Back

Context clues provide hints or information surrounding a word that can help deduce its meaning.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What role does character development play in a story?

Back

It shows how characters change and grow throughout the narrative, impacting the plot.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Explain the concept of 'theme' in literature.

Back

The central idea or underlying message of a literary work.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What is the importance of setting in a story?

Back

It establishes the time and place, influencing the mood and context of the narrative.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3