Praxis 5001 Practice Exams Practice Question
The following passage is from The Blood of Olympus, by Rick Riordan: [Paragraph 1] Before Nico could stand, wolves appeared from every direction—huge black beasts leaping from the roofs, surrounding their encampment. [Paragraph 2] The largest of them padded forward. The alpha wolf stood on his haunches and began to change. His forelegs grew into arms. His snout shrank into a pointy nose. His gray fur morphed into a cloak of woven animal pelts. He became a tall, wiry man with a haggard face and glowing red eyes. A crown of finger bones circled his greasy black hair. [Paragraph 3] 'Ah, little satyr…' The man grinned, revealing pointed fangs. 'Your wish is granted! You will stay in Evora forever, because sadly for you, my figurative wolves are literally wolves.' Which of the following words from the passage is an example of a Tier 3 vocabulary word?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tier 3 vocabulary words are specialized terms that are often specific to a particular field or context. In this passage, "satyr" refers to a mythological creature from Greek mythology, making it a specialized term relevant to the story's context.
Option A, "grew," is a common verb used in everyday language, lacking specificity. Option B, "snout," describes a part of an animal's anatomy but is not specialized to a particular field. Option C, "haggard," describes a state of appearance but is still a more general term. Thus, "satyr" stands out as the only term that is both specialized and contextually relevant to the narrative.
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