Y7: Tier 2 & 3 Vocabulary: Novel Study

Question 1

Inference/Infer

Answer 1

A conclusion or opinion that is formed based on facts or evidence. The reader can infer that the boy is young because he believes in fairy tales.

Question 2

Implication/Imply

Answer 2

A possible suggestion. The writer implies that the boy is young as he uses simple language in the dialogue.

Question 3

Characterisation

Answer 3

The creation of characters in a book. The class discussed the author’s characterisation of the boy as someone who wanted to be accepted by others.

Question 4

Context

Answer 4

Descriptions of events, people and background information that offers the reader a clearer understanding of what is happening in the narrative. Can be historical, cultural, social, political, or biographical.

Question 5

Cliffhanger

Answer 5

A part of a story or event that ends with suspense. Last week’s episode ended on quite the cliff-hanger.

Question 6

Xenophobia

Answer 6

A fear and hatred of strangers or foreigners or of anything that is strange or foreign. The group is assisting communities to promote positive images of refugees and combat racism and xenophobia.

Question 7

Ambition

Answer 7

A desire for fame or power. With her talent and fierce ambition, she became a very successful actress.

Question 8

Demeanor

Answer 8

Behavior toward others : outward manner. She has a friendly demeanor.

Question 9

Orthodox

Answer 9

Conforming to the usual beliefs or established ideas. Burke’s views were orthodox in his time.

Question 10

Deception

Answer 10

The act of causing someone to believe something that is not true. He used deception to get money from strangers.