According to Atticus, why is it a sin to kill a mockingbird?

Why does Jem cry after the verdict is revealed?

See the definition of a character foil. Which of these is an example of a character foil in the novel.

What literary technique is used in this line: "Maycomb was an old town, but it was a tired old town when I first knew it."

What word best describes Scout in the novel?

Which two characters are symbolic "mockingbirds"?

An example of a dynamic character in the novel is:

Which of these plot points happened first?

Which of these is the CLIMAX?

"Folks don't like to have somebody around known' more than they do. It aggravates 'em. You're not gonna change any of them by talkin' right, they've got to want to learn themselves."

"I most positively am not ambidextrous, I can use on hand as good as the other. One hand as good as the other"

The woods were loud with strange sounds and chirps and croaks. What figurative language is being used in this example?

"Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing."

"The thing is, what I'm tryin' to say is--they do get on a lot better without me, I can't help them any. They ain't mean. They buy me everything I want, but it's 'now-you've-got-it-go-play-with-it'."

"Just what I said. Grandma says it's bad enough he lets you all run wild, but now we'll never be able to walk the streets of Maycomb again. He's ruinin' the family, that what he's doin'."

The hall was________ with slick up country people

"Miss Stephanie eyed me suspiciously, decided that I meant no ________. and contented herself."

"Jem no longer felt the necessity of_______ the hour every five minutes."

"We could tell, however, when debate became more _______ than professional."

"We_______our first nickels on the House of Horrors."

"Aunt Alexandra would have been ______with Mount Everest."

Which of the following is the exposition?

Which of the following is a piece of RISING ACTION?

(Rising action can't be removed without affecting the plot)

Which of the following is RISING ACTION.

(Rising action can't be removed without affecting the plot)

Which of the following is the RESOLUTION

Which of the following is FALLING ACTION?

(Remember someone needs to be DOING something to make it ACTION)

Which of the following is FALLING ACTION?

(Remember someone needs to be DOING something to make it ACTION)

"Atticus once said that you never really understand a person until you climb into his skin and walk around in it." This quote is an example of which literary device?

What is the purpose of the falling action?

The ending of a plot is called the

Exposition

Rising Action

Climax

The highest point of tension in a plot is the

Complications are added during the

Direct characterization is when the author tells us directly what the characters are like. The author may state the character’s traits: “Kareem was a polite, patient boy who always listened to his parents.”

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

In indirect characterization, the author does not come out and tell us what the character is like. Instead, the author shows the character’s personality through things the character says, does, feels and thinks and the way other characters react to the character.

In the following passage from the book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, the character Dorothy is talking to another character, the Scarecrow.

Read the passage and then answer the question below.

“No, indeed. I don’t know anything. You see, I am stuffed, so I have no brains at all," [the Scarecrow] answered sadly.

“Oh,” said Dorothy, “I'm awfully sorry for you.”

“Do you think,” he asked, “if I go to the Emerald City with you, that Oz would give me some brains?”

“I cannot tell,” she returned, “but you may come with me, if you like. If Oz will not give you any brains you will be no worse off than you are now.”

Which detail from the passage best shows us that Dorothy is caring and kind?

Making an inference means using clues from the story to figure out something that the author doesn’t directly tell you.

Read the following passage.

“We did it! We did it! We did it!” Mei boasted, slapping her hand against the table, scattering toast crumbs, knocking aside teaspoons and almost smearing the butter in her zeal.

“Whoa!” her brother exclaimed, startled. “Well, congratulations!”

Mei stood up and triumphantly strutted around the kitchen, transforming her walk around the breakfast table into a victory parade.

Her brother laughed, surprised and amused. “Who are you, and what have you done with my sister, Mei?” he teased.

Based on the passage, what can you infer about the main character Mei?

What are traits?

What can you use to figure out what a character’s traits are?

True or False: Characters can only be humans.

An author writes, “The girl was very patient.” This is an example of ________.

An author reveals that a character is courageous through the character’s words, actions and thoughts. This is an example of ________.

A character, Flora, goes on a field trip to an amusement park. She tells her teacher she’s scared to go on the roller coasters. “No way I’m going on those!” she thinks. Flora’s classmates comment on how she’s shaking and looks pale. Based on this evidence, one trait that describes Flora is ________.

A character, Vishal, wants to be the president of the fourth grade class. He runs in the election and wins. He says, “Not only am I going to lead the fourth grade, I’m going to be president of the United States one day!” Based on this evidence, one trait that describes Vishal is ________.

Read the following sentences from a story. Choose the character trait that best describes Grandpa.

Grandpa was 85 years old and had gone through many experiences in his life. Everyone in Grandpa’s building went to him for advice. He always had the right answers. He helped people with their problems and gave them great recipes to try. “I’ve never met someone who knows as much as you do, Gramps!” exclaimed Simon.