This form speaks directly to an idea, person, or thing

What is a stanza?

The problem a character faces that drives the plot of the story is called the __________________.

A conflict between a character and an outside force. Examples include nature, other characters, and society.

A conflict within a character's heart or mind. Occurs when a character has to overcome a troubling emotion or make a difficult decision. An example is character vs self conflict.

A conflict between a character and a force such as weather, environment, an animal, or a disease

A conflict between two or more characters in a story

A conflict between a character and the laws or social norms of their culture.

A conflict a character faces that involves overcoming a troubling feeling or making a difficult decision.

Uses punctuation and capitalization to create meaning or add effect in poetry. The poem may also be represented through visuals.

Describes the organization of words and lines in a poem. It also describes its rhyme scheme and meter.

You are as brave as a lion.

Check all responses that ARE similes.

Which phrase IS a simile?

Forest fires sometimes begin through natural events. Very little rainfall and dry forests are ideal situations for fires to start. All it takes is a lightning strike, sparking a fire that can destroy the entire forest. Often, forest fires are so large that firefighters can't stop them, and these fires sometimes threaten homes and businesses. Then, people are forced to flee the fire and hope that their property isn't destroyed.

Based on this passage, what is the initial cause of some forest fires?

Suri and Dawson are rock climbing. Suri decides to attempt a new skill she has learned. At first, she is successful, but then she loses her grip and falls. Suddenly, the safety ropes catch her, but she smashes her hand on the rock.

What is the effect of Suri's fall?

One reason streams become polluted is storm water runoff. When rain or melted snow runs off, it carries trash from sidewalks and streets with it. These pollutants flow into storm sewers or directly into a lake, stream, or river. Then, bacteria from the trash spread to create health hazards. The trash itself can choke and suffocate ducks, fish, turtles, and birds. Used motor oil, paint, and insecticides can poison fish.

According to this passage, which of the following is caused by storm water runoff?

Because Amelia was determined to be a famous actor one day, she auditioned for every school play, signed up for after-school acting classes, and subscribed to a special magazine for actors.

What causes Amelia to audition for school plays, sign up for acting classes, and subscribe to an acting magazine?

Which of the following words signal cause-and-effect organization?

Cause of Colds

The common cold is caused by a virus, which travels through the air into the nose. There are more than 100 types of cold viruses! The most common is the rhinovirus.

Which sentence from this passage reflects the main idea?

Which text feature is used in the sentence below?

A Latin term meaning bird is avis.

A city planner wants to identify a trend in new home construction in the closest suburbs. He wants to track building over ten years. What text feature will he use to show his results?

Which text feature is demonstrated below?

Cause of World War II

Following WWI, Germany was burdened with tremendous debt. The economy was slow to recover, and many cities lay in ruins. The Treaty of Versailles required that Germany repay France and other nations over 100 billion Marks.

Hyperinflation

Germany struggled to repay its debt. One solution was to print money at an alarming rate. This resulted in hyperinflation and caused the value of the German Mark to plummet.

Which text feature is intended to provide a brief description of what appears in a photo or drawing?

Which text feature is used below?

Civil Rights Movement

The African American Civil Rights Movement occurred from the late nineteenth century through the end of the 1960s. This chapter covers the movement in the south from 1954 to 1968.

Civil Disobedience

The Civil Rights Movement was characterized by acts of civil disobedience, including sit-ins, peaceful demonstrations, and boycotts. These actions were intended to draw attention to serious issues of discrimination in the south.

Identify the tone in the following passage: 'The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and the flowers were blooming. It was a perfect day.'

Identify the tone in the following passage: 'The dark clouds loomed overhead, the wind howled, and the trees swayed violently. It felt ominous.'

Identify the tone in the following passage: 'The children laughed and played, the ice cream truck jingled its tune, and the park was filled with joy.'

Determin the voice of the character based on the following quote:

"I dreaded walking through the front doors of the school alone as usual. I dreaded walking through the crowded hallways amongst people who were always trying impress someone else and afraid to be their true self. I couldn't wait to get away from these posers."

Determine the voice of the character based on the quote:

"Every day is a new day, a new chance for a fresh start. Leave the past in the past and move on to bigger and better things. That's what I always tell people!"

Determine the voice of the character based on the quote:

"Hi, are you new here? I'm Sue, and I have been a student here for three years. Would you like for me to show you around? I can help you find your classes, and you can even sit with me at lunch if you would like."

What is the correct capitalization for the following sentence: 'the united states of america'?

Identify the sentence structure of the following sentence: 'She went to the store and bought some groceries.'

Which part of speech is the word 'happy' in the sentence: 'She is a happy girl.'?

Choose the correct subject-verb agreement for the following sentence: 'The books _______ on the shelf.'