The Thrill of Horror End of Unit Study Guide

What is the 1st person point of view?

• The narrator can see everything

• The narrator is a character, and uses pronouns I, me, us, and we.

• The narrator only has access to one persons perspective

• The narrator is an outside observer and uses pronouns he, she, and they

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the correct definition of figurative language?

• Descriptive words and phrases that re-create sensory experiences for the reader

• The message or lesson of the story

• When words and phrases are used for a meaning that is different from their literal one.

• The traits or personalities of the characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Foreshadowing is...

• When a writer gives hints that suggest future events in the story

• When writers use interesting words and phrases to catch your attention and convey tone

• When writers use descriptive words and phrases to recreate sensory experiences for the reader

• When writers use vivid words to describe to dramatic sights, sounds or feelings.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Choose the correct definition for the word engulf

EX:The old house was engulfed in flames.

• To act dull and sad

• Try to please by praising

• To cover entirely.

• To cause great fear or terror

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

The central idea of a text is...

• The characters in a text

• The lesson or moral of the story.

• The main thing the author wants to explain or prove about a topic

• The most important parts of a story

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Tone is...

• The genre of the text

• The character's personality

• The authors reason for writing

• The writers attitude towards their subject

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose which of the following are horror archetypes (traits)

• The story has mysterious creatures or monsters

• Sunshine, rainbows, unicorns

• There is no conflict

• The story happens at night

• The characters are never scared

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

How does repetition build suspense?

• It makes the reader wonder what will happen next

• It creates a spooky setting

• It reminds the reader that this is a horror story

• It creates uneasiness and heightens fear

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• Yes I absolutely, love horror stories

• If the genre has traditional monsters, it also has traditional settings

• You know of course that main purpose of horror stories, is to inspire fear and dread

• She does, end up dead in the basement a victim of a vampire

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Select the purpose of a comma (choose more than 1)

• To signal that a sentence is a command

• To signal a break in thought or an additional thought

• To signal a pause between phrases or clauses

• To signal an end of a thought or phrase

• To signal that a word is in the past tense

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A