Read the sentence below.

The dishes waited impatiently to be washed. They had been sitting in the sink for days.

What is being personified?

Read the sentence below then determine the meaning of the underlined word.

After her dog ran away, Sophie walked around in a melancholy state of being. She refused to talk to anyone and often was seen crying.

What does the word melancholy mean?

For generations, how were folklores told?

Which of the following is NOT an example of a folklore?

Read the short passage below.

Samantha had always been a quiet and shy student. One day, she noticed a new kid, Max, sitting alone at lunch. Even though she was nervous, Samantha decided to go over and invite him to sit with her and her friends. Max was happy to have someone to talk to, but soon, Jake, a popular student, made fun of Max for not knowing anyone yet. He teased Max every day, making him feel even more alone. Samantha stood up to Jake, defending Max and making sure he felt welcome.

Who is the protagonist?

Solve the rebus puzzle in the picture.

True or False

Personification involves giving inanimate things and animals human characteristics.

Read the sentence below.

Lily carefully placed a bandage on her little brother’s scraped knee, wiped his tears,

and gave him a comforting hug.

Based on the sentence, how would you describe Lily?

Which sentence shows an indirect characterization of Sarah?

Direct characterization can be defined as ___________.

True or False.

Indirect characterization is when the author wants you to infer the character's traits by giving clues.

Read the passage in the picture.

Which sentence shows an direct characterization of Jamie?

Minor/background characters are usually ______________.

Select two answers.

Keith must find a way to earn $100 before the end of the month if he wants to go on an expensive field trip at school. His brother, who is jealous of him, tries to thwart his efforts to earn money. His brother is most likely the_____________.

Look at the rebus puzzle and solve.

Look at the rebus puzzle and solve.

What is another word for a story?

Main characters are involved and impacted by _______ of the story, while

minor characters are not.

Read the passage below then answer the question.

Lena and her best friend Mia signed up for the school talent show together, but Mia decided to perform with someone else at the last minute. Lena felt hurt and betrayed because they had planned their act for weeks. When she confronted Mia, they got into an argument, and Mia said she didn’t think Lena was taking it seriously enough. Feeling upset, Lena had to decide whether to quit the show or find a new partner. In the end, she chose to be brave, teamed up with another student, and gave an amazing performance.

How do you think Lena felt when Mia changed plans?