Which of the following is an example of a theme?

How is a theme different from a plot?

What is the best way to identify a theme in a story?

Tone

Mood

Figurative Language

What is typically included in the exposition?

What is the main problem of the story?

What are all the smaller events that lead up to the climax?

What is it called when the author leaves clues about characterization, and it is up to the reader to infer character traits?

The sequence of events in a story

The turning point of the story: main character comes face to face with a major conflict. The most exciting part of the story!

The part of a literary plot that occurs after the climax has been reached and the conflict has been resolved.

End of the story where loose ends are tied up and the conflict is solved

The main character of the text

The character who is in conflict with the protagonist in some way

A conflict that is a struggle within the character’s mind like a decision the character must make. Ex: What to wear, How to spend money

A problem a character has within an outside force. Ex: Character vs. Character, Character vs. Nature, Character vs. Animal, Character vs. Machine

The author directly states a character's traits

A character that changes throughout the story

A character who does not change during the story.

A clue or hint of what is to come later in a story.

I played Fortnite until my fingers fell off!

She was a quiet as a mouse when she got home late last night.

It started raining cats and dogs at the parade.

Silly sally sold sea shells by the sea shore.

My house is a circus when we are all trying to get out the door.

My keys grew legs and ran away!

Jumbo shrimp, deafening silence are examples of what type of figurative language?

Chirp, meow, boom, zap, pow are examples of what type of figurative language?

What is the author's purpose of the text below:

You should eat ice cream because it is so good! There are so many different flavors to choose from. You can eat it with a spoon out of a bowl or in a delicious cone.

What is the author's purpose of the text below:

Abe Lincoln was born in Kentucky. His family lived in a log cabin on a farm. When he grew up, he became a lawyer, and then the 16th president of the United States.

What is the author's purpose of the text below:

Once upon a time, a beautiful princess was captured by a fire breathing dragon. It was up to the knight in shining armor to save her

What is the author's purpose of the text below:

How to Get to Grandma’s House

1- Turn left onto Jefferson Street. Drive for 7 miles

2- Turn right onto Davison Street. Drive for 10 miles

3- Turn left onto Ryan Road. Drive for 2 miles

4- Turn left onto Michaelson Drive. You have arrived to Grandma’s House!

What is the author's purpose of the text below:

We walked along the beach; I could feel the water on my face as the wind hit me. The sound of the water hitting the giant rocks was so calming. The sand felt so warm between my toes and the sun hit my cheeks to warm me up. The sound of seagulls in the air and children playing were a faint sound in the distance.

Which word has a negative connotation?

What type of irony is being shown below:

Microsoft's new Chief Executive Officer completes all of her work on an Apple Computer

What type of irony is being shown below:

As the teacher handed back our graded exams, the kid next to me muttered, “Great.”

What type of irony is being shown below:

In Star Wars, the audience knows that Darth Vader is Luke Skywalker’s father, but Luke doesn’t learn this until Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.

What type of irony is being shown below:

One of my cousins used to constantly complain on social media about the uselessness of social media, but then she was “friended” on Facebook by a former classmate, a young man who eventually became her husband. They’ve been happily married for years.

What type of irony is being shown below:

“Remember, Cinderella,” warned her fairy godmother, “you must leave the ball at midnight. If you stay later, everything will turn back as it was. Your coach will become a pumpkin again. Your gown will become rags. Promise me you will remember.”

“Of course, I’ll remember,” said Cinderella, but as her coach carried her toward the ball, the warning was replaced in her mind with images of dancing and music.

What literary element often times provides background information to the reader to understand events or character development? 

What literary element is being used in the text below:

“You’ve got this!” Sara cheered, standing on the sidewalk. She watched as her dad followed closely behind her little brother’s bike. As he let go, she couldn’t help but think of when she first learned to ride a bike. She could still feel her heart racing and remember how scared she was, waiting for her dad to let go. She knew exactly how her brother was feeling.

What literary element is being used in the text below:

“This is SO not a good idea,” Marla whispered to Ashley as they snuck down the hall. “If my brother finds out, we are going to get into so much trouble.” The floor boards creaked underneath of them and the two girls froze, too nervous to move.

What literary element is being used in the text below:

“Friday night lights are my favorite!” Dad told Justin, on the way to the football game. “When I was in school, it was my favorite time of year. Everyone in town would head to the stadium to watch our high school team. Some of my greatest memories are of those times.” Justin was so excited to get to experience the game with his dad!

Fill in the blank: My two__year__old cat left me.

Colleges for the most part look for well-rounded applicants.

A single line in a poem.

A group of lines/verses in a poem is called a _____.

When the author describes a scene and you're able to picture it in your mind clearly.

What is a repetition?

What plot element sparks the rising action?

Which word in the sentence is an adjective? "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."

Identify the preposition in the following sentence: "The book is on the table."

Which word is an interjection in the sentence: "Wow! That was amazing."

In the sentence "The dog barked loudly," what part of speech is "loudly"?

Which part of speech is the word "and" in the sentence: "She likes apples and oranges."

Which part of speech is the word "she" in the sentence: "She is reading a book."

“I thought you said the game was at 5:00,” stated Mom, as she pulled the car over to the curb beside the empty soccer field. “Where is everybody?”

“Maybe everyone else is running late,” suggested Tom.

No, we’re the ones running late. It is 4:45 now, and the game is set to start in fifteen minutes. Someone should be here by now,” Mom insisted. “Are you sure this is the correct day and time?”

“Yes, I know this is right because Coach Carter said ‘see ya at 4:40’ when I left school today,” Tom replied.

“Is this the correct location, then?” Mom asked.

Tom bit his lip. “I think it’s here. Let me text Ben and find out what is going on.”

Which of the following words best reflects the mood of the passage?

Dear Elizabeth,

Do you remember how Mom gave us each a white sweater for Christmas last year? Well,I went to wear mine yesterday, and it had a stain on the front of it! I know I didn’t do that. I think YOU stained YOUR shirt and then swapped it with mine, thinking I wouldn’t notice. Is that what happened?

-Kelsey

Which words best describes the tone of this note?

Dear Makenna,

We have cheerleading tryouts at my school next week. I’m pretty sure I’ll make the team. I have been practicing my jumps, and my ten years of gymnastics classes should help me stand out. Plus, you know me and my loud voice!

-Mandie

Which word best describes the tone of this note?

Aiden was rummaging through the kitchen cupboards, looking for an after-school snack for himself and his friend, Evan. He spotted a bag of marshmallows.

“Close your eyes and open your mouth!” Aiden directed.

“Why? What are you going to do?” Evan asked skeptically.

“You’ll see...” replied Aiden, while Evan obeyed.

Aiden plucked a marshmallow out of the bag and aimed for Evan’s mouth. The marshmallow hit Evan in the nose, and both boys started laughing. Evan opened his eyes. “Let me try!”

A few minutes later, Evan had a new idea. “Hey, let’s have a contest to see who can fit the most marshmallows in his mouth!” Soon both boys looked like chipmunks and were laughing hysterically.

Which of the following words best reflects the mood of this passage?

You’ll love hanging out with my sister. She’s as friendly as a rattlesnake.

In a television program, a character who thinks she is alone in a room

begins to sing along very loudly with the music in her headphones. The

audience knows that her friends are in the next room and can hear her.

A painter realizes he is color blind.

A word that connects another word in a sentence is considered a...

Which sentence contains two adjectives?

What does the "S" in STEAL stand for?

What does the "T" in STEAL stand for?

What does the "E" in STEAL stand for?

What does the "A" in STEAL stand for?

What does the "L" in STEAL stand for?

Read the following passage and decide if it is a better example of direct or indirect characterization.

Peter wasn't interested in the TV show that was playing, but the remote control was all the way across the room, so he just watched it anyway. Jan would be home soon, and she could fetch it for him then.

Read the following passage and decide if it is a better example of direct or indirect characterization.

Because Joe is an honest guy, he decided to return the chocolate bar he did not pay for.

Which types of indirect characterization are at play in the passage below? (Hint: there are 2 correct answers!)

Amanda arrived early to the meeting with her hair in a pristine ballerina bun and a Montblanc pen tucked behind her ear. Before she sat down, she smoothed out her pinstriped pencil skirt.

Which types of indirect characterization are at play in the passage below? (Hint: there are 2 correct answers).

In their book group discussion, Zoe kept talking over the rest of her group members. When Leo tried to speak up, she interrupted him. After that, Leo didn't say anything for the rest of class.