A character who is deciding whether or not to cheat on a test is facing an individual vs. __________ conflict.
self
Which genre may feature futuristic technology, aliens, and/or space travel?
science fiction
Which genre features a setting in present day, believable characters, and situations that could really happen?
realistic fiction
What is a footnote?
A footnote is a note that appears at the BOTTOM (foot) of a page that explains information within the text. They are usually numbered in the order they appear.
When an author reveals hints about what will happen in the story, he/she is using--
foreshadowing.
When the reader expects one thing but gets the opposite, it's known as--
irony.
Poetry that doesn't rhyme is called--
free verse.
Provide an example of generalization.
Examples: All tall people play basketball. OR Most of the plants grew better with fertilizer, so fertilizer must be good for plants.
A character who faces a challenge because she is poorer than most kids at her school is facing an individual vs. ________ conflict.
society
The time and place of a story is its--
setting.
What is imagery?
the sounds, smells, tastes, textures, and sights an author uses in his/her work
What are italics? Why are they used?
Italics are "slanty" letters. They are used to draw attention to a key word, to show titles of short stories and poems, to identify the names of ships, etc.
"Quinton questioned the queen's quail" is an example of--
alliteration.
What is a sidebar?
Used mostly in nonfiction, a sidebar is information that is included on the side of a page to further explain information found on the page.
Which genre uses facts and is written to inform?
nonfiction
What is the difference between a connotation and a denotation?
A denotation is a word's dictionary definition. A connotation is the feeling a word gives to its listener, usually positive or negative.
What are headings? What are subheadings?
Usually found in nonfiction, a heading is another word for "title." Subheadings are used in the passage to help break up information for the reader.
"The flames danced in the campfire" uses--
personification.
Name two different types of conflict in _____________ vs. _________ format.
individual vs. individual, individual vs. society, individual vs. nature, individual vs. self, etc.
Provide an example of a cause and effect relationship.
Example: Because the bamboo crowded out the native plants, brids moved to other areas to find food.
"Alyssa ran down the hallway." What would be a stronger word choice for "ran"?
sprinted, bolted, darted
What is an antonym? Name an antonym for "cool."
An antonym is a word that means the opposite. An antonym for "cool" would be "warm."
The event that starts the conflict in the story is called the--
initiating event.
Which of these words has a more negative connotation? "Inexpensive" or "cheap"?
cheap
"Croak!" "Zzzzzzz" and "Snap!" are all examples of--
onomatopoeia
"We waited forever and a day at the doctor's office" is a--
hyperbole.
Many of our words come from Greek or __________ roots.
Latin
An extreme exaggeration, usually for comic effect is called a--
hyperbole.
"The hose was a snake, winding through the grass," is a--
metaphor.
Provide an example of concept/definition.
Example: Bamboo is an invasive plant that originated in Asia.
Provide an example of listing.
Example: I had to get English muffins, toilet paper, wrapping paper, and water from the store.
"Carter ate the entire batch of cookies." What would be a stronger word choice for "ate"?
gobbled, slurped up, devoured
In the word "quietly," what is the suffix? Name another word that uses the suffix the same way.
"-ly" is the suffix. "Calmly" and "tightly" are examples.
An expression that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as" is a--
simile.
Which words in the following sentence have positive connotations? The sunny day was the perfect setting for their romantic wedding.
sunny, perfect, romantic, wedding
What is the missing term from plot? initiating event-->rising action-->_______-->falling action-->resolution
climax
1st or 3rd person point-of-view? "I waited and waited for Mom to pick me up, and I knew she had forgotten."
1st person
The turning point in a story, in which the conflict gets better or worse is known as the--
climax.
Which genre uses lines instead of sentences and stanzas instead of paragraphs?
poetry
Provide an example of a process.
Example: I will explain HOW TO housebreak your dog.
Provide an example of comparion/contrast.
Example: Cinnamon and cumin are BOTH spices, but cumin isn't usually used in desserts.
1st or 3rd person point-of-view? "I strutted around the track, trying to impress my true love."
1st person
1st or 3rd person point-of-view? "Brendo didn't want ice cream. He wanted fresh chocolate chip cookies."
3rd person
Is an individual vs. self conflict internal or external?
internal
What is a synonym? What is a synonym for "cool"?
A synonym is a word that means the same thing. "Chilly" would be a synonym for "cool."
"The roots of the tree grew like a steel web underground" is a--
simile.
An expression that implies a comparison between two unlike things (not using "like" or "as") is a--
metaphor
What is the difference between plot and theme?
The plot is what happens in a story. The theme is the lesson the author is trying to teach you.
When an author makes an object or animal seem human, he/she is using--
personification.
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