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Why did the teacher wear sunglasses to class?
Because her students are too bright!
What is "SETTING"?
The time and place of a story.
How many children does Ms. Lewis have?
TWO
"The windows are dirty."
Is this a complete sentence?
YES
What is an "ACRONYM"?
An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word
Why do some people eat snails?
Because they don't like fast food.
What is the highest part of interest in a story? Also called the "turning point"?
Climax
What was the name of the girl in "SQUID GIRL"?
Sierra
"Because of the rain."
Is this a complete sentence? Explain.
NO. This is a sentence fragment.
What is "CLAUSTROPHOBIA"?
Fear of small or inclosed spaces.
What did the depressed math book say to the calculator?
I have too many problems.
What is "First Person Point of View"?
It's when one of the characters tells the story.
What is the name of the villan (evil character) in the "Graveyard Book"?
The MAN JACK
"I love to write papers I would write one every day if I had the time."
Is this a correct sentence? Explain.
NO. This is a run-on sentence.
What is "PLAGIARISM"?
It is to use someone else's words or ideas as your own.
Why didn’t the shark swallow the clown fish?
Because it tasted funny.
What is "CHARACTERIZATION"?
It is the process of making or creating a character.
What was the name of the old man who got locked out of his house?
Mr. Thomas
"Dan was late, we left without him."
Is this a correct sentence?
NO. It is a run-on sentence. (comma splice)
What is a "BYSTANDER" ?
Someone who is present at an event, but chooses not to take part in it.
Why was Cinderella a bad volleyball player?
Because her coach was a pumpkin.
What is the difference between TONE and MOOD?
Tone is the author's attitude about what he/she has written. Mood is the feeling the reader experiences when reading the story.
What are Ms. Lewis's cats names?
MILO AND HAIZY
"Dan was late, therefore, we left him. "
Is this a correct sentence? If not, correct it.
NO. It should be:
"Dan was late; therefore, we left him.
What is an "INFERENCE"?
It is a conclusion based on evidence.