Vocabulary

Front

What is a prediction?

Back

A prediction is a guess about what will happen in the future.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is a ransom?

Back

A ransom is a sum of money demanded for the release of a captive.

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 are provisions?

Back

Provisions are supplies of food, drink, or equipment.

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 does a story's plot center on?

Back

A story's plot centers on conflict, which is the struggle between opposing forces.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What does it mean to collaborate?

Back

To collaborate means to work together with others to achieve a common goal.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is the meaning of conflict in literature?

Back

Conflict in literature refers to the struggle between characters or forces that drives the narrative.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is the purpose of a diatribe?

Back

A diatribe is a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What is the definition of a proposition?

Back

A proposition is a statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is the role of exposition in a story?

Back

Exposition introduces background information, setting, and characters to the audience.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What does it mean to comply?

Back

To comply means to act in accordance with a wish or command.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C