The image is an example of man vs. _________________.

"We'll make it," Ginny said, spreading out the map. She was a smart hiker—clever, too. The others were happy to gather around. "We can get to camp by sunset," Ginny said. "Let's go," they replied. Ginny's green eyes sparkled. "OK, then," she announced. "Let's do it!" Ginny was confident in her plan.

Which of Ginny's traits is NOT directly stated?

Grandma left me a lot of money, Sheila thought. Now I can buy Uncle Nick a decent car and put his kids through college. I'm glad to help them! Behind her back, Sheila's cousins whispered, "Why do you think Sheila got all that money? She was the only one who acted like she cared about Grandma all these years."

You can infer that Sheila is—

Linda knew her story was good—and funny. She had really captured the personality of her classmate Anita. The story showed all of Anita's annoying qualities. Suddenly, Linda felt a pang of guilt. What if Mr. Patterson made her read her story aloud? How would Anita feel? Linda didn't know what to do.

Linda's internal conflict stems from her—

Jake is Cassie's older brother. One day they are walking home from school when a cold front rolls in and the temperature drops 20 degrees. Jake is dressed more appropriately for the weather than Cassie. He takes off his hooded sweatshirt and offers it to her. She gratefully accepts. Jake is now colder, but he is happier.

What character trait does Jake show?

What kind of irony is used in the following passage:

A man looked out the window to see a hail storm, thunder and lightning. He turned to his friend and said, "This is wonderful weather we're having!"

What kind of irony is used in the following passage:

Looking at her child's messy room, Mom says, "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!"

What kind of irony is used in the following passage:

In horror movies, the audience is aware that there is a killer in the house, but the character does not and they proceed to enter

What kind of irony is used in the following passage:

A man buys a gun to protect himself, then someone breaks into his house and shoots him with that same gun.

A pilot with a fear of heights

What sense is being engaged most in this example:

The television buzzed as it shut off, and the furnace sighed one last time before the house fell silent.

What sense is being engaged most in this example:

cinnamon-scented candle reminded of the Big Red gum my father chewed

What sense is being engaged most in this example:

The prickly feathers of the feather boa stuck my neck

What sense is being engaged most in this example:

the flashing blue lights from the police cruiser lit up our dark house

What am I describing using sensory details:

I pulled up to my house and instantly started to gag. The sharp, putrid smell was so thick in the air that it even assaulted my taste buds. I scanned my yard for the furry white and black body before making a run for it. I knew the smell would linger for hours, maybe even days.

Which sentence has stronger sensory details?

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

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.

Which description of a setting would best create a mood of loneliness for a story?

In the passage below, what can you infer about the setting of the story?

When the men reached Oregon, they stepped out of their wagons and embraced. The journey was long and dangerous, but they made it. Soon, their families would follow their trail in their own wagons, leaving their homes in the East to meet them in this brand new land: the West.

“Meg knelt at her mother’s feet. The warmth and light of the kitchen had relaxed her so that her attic fears were gone. The cocoa steamed fragrantly in the saucepan; geraniums bloomed on the window sills and there was a bouquet of tiny yellow chrysanthemums in the center of the table. The curtains, red, with a blue and green geometrical pattern were drawn and seemed to reflect their cheerfulness throughout the room. The furnace purred like a great, sleepy animal; the lights glowed with steady radiance…” (16)

“Meg knelt at her mother’s feet. The warmth and light of the kitchen had relaxed her so that her attic fears were gone. The cocoa steamed fragrantly in the saucepan; geraniums bloomed on the window sills and there was a bouquet of tiny yellow chrysanthemums in the center of the table. The curtains, red, with a blue and green geometrical pattern were drawn and seemed to reflect their cheerfulness throughout the room. The furnace purred like a great, sleepy animal; the lights glowed with steady radiance…” (16) (Choose 4.)

Which words create the mood?

In a story, what happens during the resolution?

Ana had spent an unhappy night of tossing and turning. Yesterday, the wrong move had caused her to lose the volleyball match. As she sat up in bed the next morning, she could see the sun just peeking over the bushes in her back yard. As the sun rose higher and shined more brightly, Ana felt her spirits lifting. Feeling her confidence return, Ana thought to herself, I know I can work harder, and I'll make the team forget yesterday ever happened.

In this passage, the rising sun symbolizes—

Which of the following symbols may represent a broken relationship?