Which question about the story will the setting answer?

Which of the following might describe the setting of a story?

Why is the setting important in a story?

Read the following passage:

As Maribelle hurried down the street, the wind swept the snow along the sidewalk and hid her footsteps, so that it looked as if no one had passed. Above her, the cold, silent skyscrapers of the city loomed. The whole block was eerily silent in the snowstorm, and she pulled her coat tightly around her. Maribelle had only moved here a few months before. She came because she wanted to be a singer. But right now, she was frightened.

Which detail from the passage best indicates the setting?

What is the setting of the passage below?

One summer day, Randolph the Bright slept alone in his room in the castle at Reddington. The light of morning seeped slowly through his curtains. Randolph blinked against the day, smiling as his dream came to a peaceful conclusion.

What is the setting of the story below?

After they bought popcorn and soda, Jacob and Lauren found seats near the front. Lauren was excited, but Jacob was a little nervous. He had heard that this one was really

scary.

Which of the following correctly shows the elements of plot in order?

What happens in the falling action?

Where does the drama and suspense begin to build in a plot?

What is a conflict in a story?

Which part of the plot introduces the characters?

What is the definition of plot?

Turning point in a story; moment of greatest suspense; conflict at most intense or dramatic moment.

Introduces obstacles that make conflict more complicated. Includes incidents or dialogue that propel action.

Reveals the story's final outcome; ties up all loose ends.

The best friends had so much in common they were like two peas in a pod.

What are the words in blue an example of?

The bruise on George’s foot felt as big as an elephant.

What are the words in blue an example of?

During brunch with his grandparents, Jacob was a real pig.



What are the words in blue an example of?

The baby girl’s smile was the sun on dark days.

What does the metaphor mean above?

The cookies were so overcooked that they were as hard as rocks.

a comparison of two unlike things using the words "like" or "as" to compare

a comparison of two unlike things, using the words "is" "are" "was" "were" to compare

Simile or Metaphor?

This house is as clean as a whistle.

Identify the simile below...

What two things are being compared in the following simile?

Sylvia's new lotion made her face as smooth as baby skin.

What two things are being compared in the following metaphor?

The crab was a dancing pair of scissors, clicking across the sand.

Diction refers to...

Syntax is...

Which of the following is an example of Tone?

What is the tone of the passage?

"We have some important news for you, Mr. President. We have discovered a terrorist plan against the United States." The President leaned forward, his eyes fixed straight ahead. "Tell me everything you know."

Imagery is...

Which tone is represented in the following passage?

"Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!"

What is the passage's tone?

Today is very boring, it’s a very boring day, there is nothing much to look at, there is nothing much to say. There’s a peacock on my sneakers, there’s a penguin on my head, there’s a dormouse on my doorstep; I am going back to bed.

What is the tone of the following sentence?

Bursting through the door, the flustered mother screamed uncontrollably at the innocent teacher who gave her child an F.