Unit 1 Review (Adv)

What does annotate mean?

• read the text all the way through

• discuss the text with a partner

• answer the questions

• make notes about what you are reading in the margin

What is close reading?

(There is more than one correct answer)

• draw pictures

• look for specific information and analyze the text

• summarize the text

• reread sections of text

What is a gist?

• a prediction

• 1-2 sentences about the main idea

• your opinion about the story

• a question you have about the story

What is "nonfiction narrative"?

• expresses feelings and emotions

• a true story

• a made-up story

• giving information about a topic

Put the following story elements into order as you would see them on a plot diagram.

• exposition

• rising action

• resolution

• climax

• falling action

Match each story element to its description.

• the turning point of height of action

• falling action

• The events leading from the climax to the resolution

• exposition

• the conflict is resolved

• climax

• introduces the characters, setting, and conflict

• resolution

• the events leading to the climax

• rising action

What information would be found in the climax of "A Simple Act"?

• Laura becomes a role model to Maurice

• Laura & Maurice, NYC

• Laura has to make a decision about whether to commit to Maurice.

• Laura takes Maurice to her sister's house.

Match the vocabulary words to their definitions.

• connects

• inspired; offered support to

• encouraged

• joins together

• influence

• affect someone in an important way

• bond

• connection; link

Match the vocabulary word to its definition.

• perseverance

• ability to recover quickly

• generosity

• willingness to give or share

• resilience

• continued, patient effort

Which of the five senses does the following sentence appeal to?

The chicken cooking on the grill made my mouth water.

• smell

• taste

• hear

• touch