Diving into the Details
For the "Skill"ed
Famous First Names
Voracious Vocabulary
Pertinent Plot Parts
100
This genre is used to describe stories we have read such as "Homeless".
What is Nonfiction/Personal Essay?
100
In Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, the animals talk. Along with their actions, this skill describes their human like behaviors.
What is Personification?
100
This author's first name was confused with Judy, Julie, and she was even called "Alcatraz". Give this first name of the author of "Names/Nombres".
What is "Julia"?
100
Your INITIALS are an example of this type of engraving.
What is a MONOGRAM?
100
In the story, War of the Wall, this part of the plot is when the characters realize that the painter-lady was painting the mural in memory of Jimmy Lyons.
What is the CLIMAX?
200
In the story, Zebra, this is what bothered Zebra most about the man who was digging in the garbage.
What is he had an empty sleeve? (missing a hand/arm)
200
When we read "War of the Wall", we stopped to guess what might happen next. This is also called...
What is "PREDICTING"?
200
This sly thief went by the nickname "Silky". Give his name and the story this character is found in.
Who is "Bob" and "After 20 Years"?
200
If you take shop next year, it is considered this.
What is an ELECTIVE?
200
This part of the story in a fable, is when the author explains the moral of the story.
What is RESOLUTION?
300
In "The Christmas Carol", what are the men who visit Scrooge and Marley asking for?
What is for Scrooge to dontate money?
300
In "Thank-You M'am", the main character, Roger has problems of his own. He has to make decisions about what to do. This is an example of this type of conflict.
What is INTERNAL CONFLICT?
300
Henry is his last name. He wrote both "After 20 Years" and "A Retrieved Reformation." Give the initial of this author's first name.
What is "O"?
300
In the story, Seventh Grade, Victor's friend, Micheal thinks this will help him attract girls.
What is a SCOWL?
300
In the story Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, this example, "Kariat attacks Rikki" happens as this part of the plot.
What is the RISING ACTION?
400
Eleanor Roosevelt began her work in politics after FDR's...
What is "illness"?
400
This author wrote "The Christmas Carol". He is also famous for other classic works written about the over-populated London of the late 1800-early 1900s. Give his first name.
What is "Charles"?
400
When someone is old, weak or not strong, they are considered this.
What is FRAIL?
400
In the Christmas Carol, when the setting and characters are introduced at the beginning, we call this part of the plot....
What is EXPOSITION?
500
This is the spirit that shows Scrooge that living a life of greed is never fulfilling.
What is The Ghost of Christmas yet to Come?
500
If a story is told from beginning to end, it is told in this way.
What is CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER?
500
This author wrote "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi". Although it is difficult to say, his first name isn't really that "hard".
What is "Rudyard"?
500
Elvis had them, Roger wanted them. What kind of shoes were they?
What is BLUE SUEDE?
500
In the story, A Retrieved Reformation, the climax occurs when this happens.
What is HE HELPS GET THE GIRL OUT OF THE SAFE?
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