Summarize the story, "Harrison Bergeron"
Harrison Bergeron is a story about the dangers of an oppressive government and the importance of individual freedom.
In "Batman Begins" who is one of the main antagonists?
Ra's al Ghul or Dr. Crane
In a story, what is the "hook"?
A hook is an opening statement (which is usually the first sentence) in an essay that attempts to grab the reader's attention so that they want to read on.
What is an "understatement"?
The presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is.
In "Dark Knight", what is the climax of the story?
Batman catching the Joker and then Batman killing Two-Face.
What is an example of a topic sentence for the year-round school debate?
There are many reasons we should not have year-round school, including it can actually be a problem for people's health.
What is a "metaphor"?
A figure of speech in which a word of phrase is applied to an object or action to which is not literally applicable; not using the words "like" or "as"
In "Marionettes", what would one type of theme be?
control, change, happiness, selfishness, escape, conflict, independence, freedom
In "The Veldt", what was the nursery?
The most expensive and exciting room of the house. The glass walls have the ability to project the environment of any place that the mind of the visitor wishes
What is a "simile"?
A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing to another kind using the words "like" or "as"
What is the "setting"?
The place and time frame in which the narrative takes place
What is "personification"?
A figure of speech in which an idea or thing is given human attributes and/or feelings or is spoken as if it were human
What are the elements of a plot diagram?
Introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
What is the mood of a story?
The emotional atmosphere or general feeling the author creates
What is the setting?
The place and time a story takes place
In "The Dark Knight Rises", what is the major conflict?
Gotham City has been put on lock down with threat of nuclear blast if anyone leaves the city.