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?

The protagonist usually experiences dynamic change and faces challenges Signup and view all the answers

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

Flashback Signup and view all the answers

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

Call to action Signup and view all the answers

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

Strange or unusual Signup and view all the answers

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

They are likely kind and thoughtful Signup and view all the answers

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

Harold is a hiring boss and Maude is a prospective employee 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?

She is unaware of how she has presented herself Signup and view all the answers

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What is the definition of dramatic irony?

Based on the passage provided, what can you infer about the family's social status?

Why is it important for readers to understand the historical context of a piece of literature?

What does a protagonist typically experience in a story?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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