WOD 1 & 2 - Context Review

Which of the following best explains the denotation of the word “home”?

• A place of warmth and comfort

• A building where someone lives

• A sense of belonging

• A place to gather with family

What is the connotation of the word "snake" in the following sentence? "He’s such a snake, always sneaking around and betraying people."

• A reptile with scales

• Someone who is untrustworthy

• A silent creature

• Someone who moves quietly

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

When an author carefully organizes ideas so that the writing flows smoothly, this is called:

• Coherence

• Conflict

• Theme

• Connotation

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CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2C

CCSS.W.6.4

An internal conflict is best described as:

• A character struggling with their own thoughts or emotions

• A battle between two characters

• A fight between a character and the weather

• A disagreement between friends

Which of the following is an example of an external conflict?

• A boy feels guilty for lying to his parents

• A girl is unsure whether to speak up or remain silent

• A knight faces a dragon in battle

• A student struggles with self-confidence

The theme of a story refers to:

• The main character’s biggest problem

• The central idea or message of the story

• The events that happen at the climax

• The location and setting of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.5

What is foreshadowing?

• A hint about what will happen later in the story

• A description of the setting

• A detailed explanation of the characters' thoughts

• A sudden surprise in the plot

Which part of a story is most focused on the plot?

• The descriptions of the characters

• The sequence of events that happen

• The underlying message

• The setting and time period

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

A thesis statement is

• A question that the author asks in the introduction

• A detailed description of the main character

• The main idea or claim the writer will prove

• The concluding sentence of a paragraph

What does elaboration mean in writing?

• Repeating the main idea

• Adding more details to support a point

• Introducing a new topic

• Creating a summary

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2B

CCSS.W.6.3A