A narrative device, often used at the beginning of a work that provides necessary background information about the setting, the characters and their circumstances.

gaining the favor of another by acting overly kind or by using flattery

ready or willing to accept something

The context in time and place in which the action of a story occurs.

(adj.) withdrawn, standing apart from others (usually as a matter of choice)

Central idea relating to life or human nature of a work of literature

A word that imitates the sound it represents.

a handyman; someone who performs odd jobs often involving cleaning

When one character struggles against another character

ready or willing to accept something

discouraged, dejected, downcast

ready or willing to accept something

A contrast between expectation and reality

When a character struggles against the elements of nature, especially for survival

The context in time and place in which the action of a story occurs.

A word that imitates the sound it represents.

A regional variety of a language distinguished by vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation.

Contemptuous ridicule or mockery

anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment

a handyman; someone who performs odd jobs often involving cleaning

(adj.) withdrawn, standing apart from others (usually as a matter of choice)

A contrast between expectation and reality

A narrative device, often used at the beginning of a work that provides necessary background information about the setting, the characters and their circumstances.

direct characterization

The author directly states a character's traits

Contemptuous ridicule or mockery

indirect characterization

Central idea relating to life or human nature of a work of literature

(adj.) withdrawn, standing apart from others (usually as a matter of choice)

Contemptuous ridicule or mockery

A narrative device, often used at the beginning of a work that provides necessary background information about the setting, the characters and their circumstances.

anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment

ready or willing to accept something

When a character challenges an element or an idea of society

When one character struggles against another character

discouraged, dejected, downcast

deep respect for someone or something

Central idea relating to life or human nature of a work of literature

a handyman; someone who performs odd jobs often involving cleaning

anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment

A regional variety of a language distinguished by vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation.

deep respect for someone or something

gaining the favor of another by acting overly kind or by using flattery

A word that imitates the sound it represents.

A regional variety of a language distinguished by vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation.

When a character challenges an element or an idea of society

When a character struggles against the elements of nature, especially for survival

A narrative device, often used at the beginning of a work that provides necessary background information about the setting, the characters and their circumstances.

External Conflict (Man vs. Man)

When one character struggles against another character

External Conflict (Man vs. Nature)

When a character struggles against the elements of nature, especially for survival

External Conflict (Man vs. Society)

When a character challenges an element or an idea of society

A regional variety of a language distinguished by vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation.

(adj.) withdrawn, standing apart from others (usually as a matter of choice)

The author directly states a character's traits

gaining the favor of another by acting overly kind or by using flattery

ready or willing to accept something

Contemptuous ridicule or mockery

anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen

When one character struggles against another character

anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment

a handyman; someone who performs odd jobs often involving cleaning

When a character struggles against the elements of nature, especially for survival

discouraged, dejected, downcast

Contemptuous ridicule or mockery

A word that imitates the sound it represents.

A person, place or object which has a meaning in itself but suggests other meanings as well

(adj.) withdrawn, standing apart from others (usually as a matter of choice)

gaining the favor of another by acting overly kind or by using flattery

anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment

gaining the favor of another by acting overly kind or by using flattery

Contemptuous ridicule or mockery

anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen

Contemptuous ridicule or mockery

anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment

ready or willing to accept something

discouraged, dejected, downcast

anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment

A word that imitates the sound it represents.

A person, place or object which has a meaning in itself but suggests other meanings as well

A narrative device, often used at the beginning of a work that provides necessary background information about the setting, the characters and their circumstances.

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bindle

in a sad, gloomy manner

A bundle, usually of bedding and other possessions, carried by a hobo

A prose fiction longer than a short story but shorter than a novel

to find out by reasoning; to arrive at a conclusion on the basis of thought; to hint, suggest, imply

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

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30 sec • 1 pt

jack

a covered hole or pit for receiving drainage or sewage, as from a house

money

mule driver

A bundle, usually of bedding and other possessions, carried by a hobo

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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30 sec • 1 pt

morosely

the vantage point from which a story is told

shameful; very bad

A bundle, usually of bedding and other possessions, carried by a hobo

in a sad, gloomy manner

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

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30 sec • 1 pt

pantomime

When a character is challenging his/her own beliefs or overcoming his/her emotions

Insulting or intended to insult

eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight

A performance using gestures and body movements without words

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

droned

Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)

made a continuous low humming sound

The author subtly reveals the character through actions and interactions.

A narrative device that hints at coming events; often builds suspense or anxiety in the reader.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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30 sec • 1 pt

contemplated

Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)

thought deeply about

A bundle, usually of bedding and other possessions, carried by a hobo

A struggle between opposing forces

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

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30 sec • 1 pt

infer

A prose fiction longer than a short story but shorter than a novel

to find out by reasoning; to arrive at a conclusion on the basis of thought; to hint, suggest, imply

in a threatening way

A figure of speech in which what is said is the opposite of what is meant

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

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OM&M vocabulary and literary terms

bindle

jack

morosely

pantomime

droned

contemplated

infer

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setting

point of view

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