Middle School Vocabulary Assessment 19

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that refers to the symbols used to represent sounds in a language?

Back

characters

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3A

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that describes a repeated decorative design or sequence?

Back

pattern

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2D

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What is the term for the part of a story that builds up to the climax?

Back

rising action

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is the correct spelling of the genre that is based on real historical events but includes fictional elements?

Back

Historical Fiction

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is the correct spelling of the genre that involves imaginative content, often set in the future or in space?

Back

Science Fiction

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is the definition of 'characters' in literature?

Back

Characters are the individuals that participate in the action of a literary work.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is the definition of 'pattern' in the context of literature?

Back

A pattern is a recurring theme, motif, or structure in a literary work.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is the significance of 'rising action' in a narrative?

Back

Rising action is crucial as it develops the conflict and builds tension leading to the climax.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What are the key characteristics of 'Historical Fiction'?

Back

Historical Fiction combines factual historical events with fictional characters and plots.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What themes are commonly explored in 'Science Fiction'?

Back

Common themes include technology, space exploration, time travel, and the impact of science on society.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D