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Which term refers to the beginning part of a story where characters and setting are introduced?

• Exposition

• Foreshadowing

• In media res

• Situational irony

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Read the sentence:
"Even though starting a nonprofit with no funding seemed impossible, her idealistic vision kept her motivated."

What does "idealistic" mean in this context?

• Practical and realistic

• Hopeful and positive

• Loud and noisy

• Gloomy and silent

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is "foreshadowing" in literature?

• Introducing the main characters

• Hinting at events that will happen later

• Describing the setting

• Using humor to lighten the mood

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Read the sentence:

"His meager lunch left him hungry for the rest of the day."

What does "meager" mean in this context?

• Delicious

• Large

• Insufficient

• Expensive

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which literary technique involves starting a story in the middle of the action?

• Exposition

• In media res

• Foreshadowing

• Situational irony

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Read the sentence:
"The coach’s bellowing voice echoed across the field as he called the players back to practice."

What does "bellowing" mean in this context?

• Whispered softly

• Spoken without emotion

• Shouted loudly

• Laughed quietly

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the figure of speech in the sentence: "The wind whispered through the trees."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

Read the sentence:
"They discovered a ghastly scene after the storm, with fallen trees and destroyed houses everywhere."

What does "ghastly" mean in this context?

• Beautiful and charming

• Extremely unpleasant or horrifying

• Very small in amount

• Calm and peaceful

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A story begins with a battle already in progress. Which literary technique is being used?

• Exposition

• In media res

• Foreshadowing

• Situational irony

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Read the sentence:
"She couldn’t shake the disquieting feeling that someone was following her."

What does "disquieting" mean in this context?

• Making someone feel calm and safe

• Causing worry or uneasiness

• Creating excitement and joy

• Making something clearer to understand

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4