A story with fictional characters such as talking animals

Nonfiction books that give facts on a variety of subjects

Futuristic setting and characters, such as outer space adventures and robots as characters

An exaggerated account of a real or fictional person

A verse written to inspire thoughts or feelings in the reader; it often uses rhyme and rhythm to tell its message.

The story of the life of a real person written by another person

A fictional (untrue) story that is set during a time in our past such as during the Civil War, etc

The story of the life of a real person written by that person himself

The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________.

The high or turning point of a story is called...

The major problem in the story is known as this...

The event that sets the story in motion

Is this an example of internal or external conflict:

Stephanie's cat was always mischievous. Whenever Steph would put a glass on the counter, Mittens would knock it over.

Is this an example of internal or external conflict:

Harry struggles with his feelings for Cho. He knows that she is dating someone, but it takes all of his self control to not ask her out.

How to grill by Steven Raichlen

Once you have your grill assembled, the next thing to decide is where to put it. A grill puts out a lot of heat, so you should position it several feet away from the side of the house or any plants or shrubbery. You'll have an easier time with a spot that is sheltered from the wind. When positioning a grill on a wooden deck, remember that sparks and live embers can fall from a charcoal grill.

John's neighbor is angry because John plays loud music every day. John is frustrated at his neighbor because his neighbor complains too much. They talked about it and came to a compromise--John will still play his loud music every day, but will only play for 1 hour instead of 2.

“No!” shouted two-year-old Ben.

Stop acting like that Karen said inside her head. This was one of those days when Karen realized how difficult babysitting could be. Her eyes started to fill with tears because she wasn’t sure what to do next.

“Please Ben” Karen begged. Please get your books so we can get to the library before it closes.”

“No!” Ben screamed again while crossing his arms.

What point of view is this written in?

Sara pulled her jacket around her as the wind began to blow. She told her friend Lucy that she needed to go home before the storm started. Lucy wanted to convince her to stay longer. Lucy began thinking of ways to talk her into staying. As Sara began to run, she noticed her mom’s car coming toward her. She felt her stress vanish and she breathed a sigh of relief.

What perspective is a story told in if you see the pronouns: I, me, my, we?

What perspective is a story told in if the author speaks to the reader and uses the pronouns: you, your, yours

What perspective is a story told in if you see the pronouns he and she?

Squidward was mean-tempered and rude

She was short with dark, black hair that had pink sections on either side of her face. She wore dark skinny jeans tucked into military style boots.

Which words mean: A writer suggests information through a character's thoughts, words, and actions as well as what other characters say and think about the character?

Mary looked away and shifted her feet when her father asked where the money went.

Henry threw the winning touchdown pass with ease.

He was tall and lean, with dark brown hair and blue eyes.

Winn wondered why Joe would be so mean to her.

The students in the back row glared at Stephen who was hiding a cheat-sheet under his leg during the math test.

Sally screamed at the top of her lungs, "I want more candy!"

Which words and phrases best show the sentimental tone in the passage below?

I got out of the old car and took a few halting steps up the driveway. A cloud of warmth drifted out of the window and embraced me like a comforting hug. I knew that smell: fresh bread that Papa had just taken from the oven. I heard the familiar pitch of his whistle as he slowly stirred tomato soup on the stovetop. I ran to open the screen door because, now, I knew where I was. I was home.

The tone is determined by the...

Identify the mood in the following description: "The long, winding path was covered with a thick blanket of fog, and the only sound was the distant hooting of an owl."

What is the central idea of the passage?

Millions of acres of tropical rainforest have been destroyed. Many animals and people lose their homes when the rain forest is cut down. Today, people are destroying the forests so quickly that the animals are unable to adapt. Many of these animals, such as the leopard, need miles and miles of untouched rain forest in order to live. Furthermore, as more of the rainforest is destroyed, the risk of air pollution and loss of oxygen increases.

What is the central idea of the passage?

Thomas Edison’s life span is known as “The age of Edison.” If it wasn’t for Thomas Edison, we might not have electric lights, telephones, movie cameras, or computers! Think of all the ways these great products affect our lives today. Edison held over 1,000 patents and received dozens of awards during his lifetime for his inventions and contributions to science.

What is the definition of objective?

What is the definition of subjective?

What is the definition of summary?

An objective summary __________ personal views or attitudes.

Is the following an example of a subjective or objective summary:

The Tyrannosaurus Rex was a prehistoric carnivorous dinosaur. It walked on two legs, and had a massive skull balanced by a long, heavy tail