Unit 2: Charles, R.M.S. Titanic & Vocabulary

Read this sentence from “R.M.S. Titanic.”:

But the Titanic needed no whistling steamers or shouting crowds to call attention to her superlative qualities.

Which part of the plot does this sentence represent?

• climax

• falling action

• exposition

• rising action

Read this sentence from “R.M.S. Titanic.”:

"...the Californian could have pushed through the ice to the open without any serious risk and so have come to the assistance of the Titanic. Had she done so she might have saved many if not all the lives that were lost."

Which part of the plot does this sentence represent?

• climax

• resolution

• exposition

• rising action

Which sentence best uses the word Ominous?

• An ominous puppy looked lovingly at its new owner.

• She cuddled the ominous blanket from her childhood.

• The grass grew green and ominiously.

• The car's dashboard light ominously blinked a low gas warning.

Which sentence best uses the word superlative?

• As I watched the tv show the superlative plot and tedious dialogue made me fall asleep.

• He threw the superlative soup can into the trash.

• All the contests in the baking contest presented superlative pies.

Based on the text from "Charles", what is the best definition of raucous?

"He came home the same way, front door slamming open, his cap on the floor, and the voice suddenly became raucous shouting..."

• too soft

• pleasant volume

• unpleasantly loud

Which Best states the theme of “Charles”?

• Adults should listen more carefully.

• People only see what they want to see.

• It’s more useful to assume the worst than hope for the best.

Two students disagree on if "Charles" or "R.M.S. Titanic" is a better narrative. What type of conflict is it?

• individual vs. society

• individual vs. self

• individual vs. individual

Which type of conflict is expressed in the text below?

Jamal had always wanted to fly. He put on his cape and jumped off the table, his bed and the couch. Each time he was disappointed.

• individual vs. society

• individual vs. nature

• individual vs. individual

What is the central idea in the text below?

When tigers hunt, they hunt alone. In contrast, lions hunt in groups; they work together to drive their prey into an ambush. Cheetahs are known for their speed when they chase prey. Leopards are able to climb trees when they are prowling for prey. Surprisingly, jaguars often hunt in water. There is great diversity in the hunting habits of large cats. There is also great diversity in the places in which they hunt.

• There is great diversity in the hunting habits of large cats, and there is also great diversity in the places in which they hunt.

• There are many types of big cats.

• When tigers hunt, they hunt alone, but in contrast, lions hunt in groups.

Which sentence best uses the word maneuver?

• Leah maneuvered the cake because she loved chocolate

• The race car maneuvered skillfully around the track taking the lead.

• The maneuver came out of its den to hunt.