Inferencing Word Meanings and Character Traits
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What is the definition of dramatic irony?

  • When the audience knows something the characters don’t (correct)
  • Giving clues as to what will happen next
  • Opposes the protagonist, usually a round character
  • When a situation comes as a shock to both the characters and the audience
  • Based on the passage provided, what can you infer about the family's social status?

  • Their social status cannot be determined
  • They may be poor or struggling because Father lost his job (correct)
  • They are middle-class and content
  • They are wealthy and prosperous
  • Why is it important for readers to understand the historical context of a piece of literature?

  • To admire the author's writing style
  • To make predictions about future events in the story
  • To understand why characters behave in a certain way (correct)
  • To identify spelling errors in the text
  • What does a protagonist typically experience in a story?

    <p>The protagonist usually experiences dynamic change and faces challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary term refers to jumping back to the past to tell a story?

    <p>Flashback</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In persuasive writing, what can be used at the end of the paper to drive home your point?

    <p>Call to action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'eccentric' most likely mean based on the provided text?

    <p>Strange or unusual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can you infer about a character who comforts others in times of need based on the text?

    <p>They are likely kind and thoughtful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can you infer about the relationship between Harold and Maude based on the provided dialogue?

    <p>Harold is a hiring boss and Maude is a prospective employee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From Maude's question 'Does this mean I don't get the job?', what can you infer about her character?

    <p>She is unaware of how she has presented herself</p> Signup and view all the answers

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