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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Flashback (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Strange or unusual (D)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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