Blackmail

What is the primary meaning of the word 'blackmail'?

• A form of extortion using threats

• A type of postal service

• A method of communication

• A style of writing

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'blackmail' correctly?

• She sent a blackmail to her friend.

• He was accused of blackmailing his colleague.

• The blackmail was delicious.

• They blackmailed the letter yesterday.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Identify the part of speech for the word 'blackmail' in the sentence: 'He was arrested for blackmail.'

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Choose the correct synonym for 'blackmail'.

• Bribery

• Coercion

• Donation

• Gift

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

In literature, which character is most likely to use blackmail as a tactic?

• A hero

• A villain

• A sidekick

• A mentor

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which of the following is an example of blackmail?

• Demanding money to keep a secret

• Offering a gift to a friend

• Writing a letter to a relative

• Asking for a favor

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What is the opposite of blackmail?

• Honesty

• Generosity

• Kindness

• Transparency

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

In the sentence 'She used blackmail to get what she wanted,' what role does 'blackmail' play?

• Subject

• Object

• Verb

• Adjective

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which of the following phrases best describes 'emotional blackmail'?

• Using emotions to manipulate someone

• Sending emotional letters

• Expressing feelings openly

• Writing emotional poetry

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the effect of blackmail on relationships?

• Builds trust

• Creates tension

• Enhances communication

• Strengthens bonds

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2