Character Traits
Madison goes to bed every night around 10:00 p.m. However, she tosses and turns for hours. She is never comfortable in her bed. She lies awake thinking about what will occur the next day, tomorrows quiz and whether her friends will ever forgive her. She wishes she could fall asleep.
What trait could you use to describe Madison?
Restless
Which literary term means the problem of a story?
A. Traits
B. Character Motivation
C. Protagonist
D. Conflict
What is D, conflict?
Which part of the plot diagram has events that increase tension about the conflict?
What is rising action?
(6) Also, Bessemer built a machine that made it possible to make steel more easily and quickly. (7) This way of making steel permanently changed the appearance of large cities such as pittsburgh. (8) Steel was such an excellent building material.
What change should be made in sentence 7?
A Change permanently to perminently
B Change changed to changes
C Change large to largest
D Change pittsburgh to Pittsburgh
What is D
All cats and dogs have unique personalities, and they find ways to bring great joy to their owners lives. Both can also become very expensive when food and veterinary visits are factored in. However, cats and dogs also have a lot of differences. Dogs need to go out for walks for exercise and bathroom breaks, while cats use litter boxes. Cats can show affection, but they're never really described as "loyal" the way dogs are. Dogs are famous for being faithful companions.
What type of organizational structure is this?
What is compare and contrast
Jalen wants to buy a soda and a candy bar. When he goes to check out, there are two people in front of him. While he is waiting he checks his watch several times and taps his foot. After 2 minutes, Jalen puts the soda and candy on the counter and says "forget it" He then walks out of the store.
How would you describe Jalen?
What is impatient?
Which literary term means when and where the story is taking place?
A. Flashback
B. Foreshadow
C. Theme
D. Setting
What is D, setting?
Which part of the plot diagram has the point of greatest tension in the story?
What is climax?
(4) Bessemer discovered a new way to make this strong, but lightweight, building material. (5) Before Bessemer’s invention, steel was costly to make, so most businesses rely upon iron. (6) Also, Bessemer built a machine that made it possible to make steel more easily and quickly.
What change should be made in sentence 5?
A Change Bessemer’s to Bessemers
B Change invention to invension
C Change rely to relied
D Change iron to Iron
What is C
On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted. The Washington volcano shot ash and other debris into the air and caused lava to pour down its sides. As a result, at least 57 people died and at least 200 homes were destroyed. There was so much ash in the air that planes couldnt fly, and almost 200 miles of roads were damaged. It took years to get the surrounding area back on its feet. Officials called the it the the most destructive natural disaster of its kind in US history.
What organizational structure is this?
What is cause and effect?
Jason is the quarterback of the football team. He thinks he is the best looking guy and all the girls want to date him. When he talks about football he tells everyone he is the best quarterback in the state. He tells everyone that he has never thrown a pass that has been intercepted.
How would you describe Jason?
What is arrogant
Which literary term means the perspective from which the story is told?
A. Point of View
B. Climax
C. Plot
D. Conflict
What is A, point of view?
What literary term means the feeling or emotion the reader gets when reading the passage?
What is mood?
(4) You will meet kids with the same interests and goals as you if you join anorchestra. (5) Friendships form as you rehearse together and push each other to do you’re best. (6) This support is important when learning to play challenging music written by famous composers such as Beethoven.
What change should be made in sentence 5?
A Change Friendships to Freindships
B Change as to until
C Change rehearse to will rehearse
D Change you’re to your
What is D
Giraffes have famously long necks. However, their legs are so long that it is difficult for them to drink water from ground level. In order to sip from natural pools or other water sources, giraffes had to figure out a way to get closer to the earth. They actually do this by kneeling or spreading their front legs in order to reach the ground. This strategy has allowed them to overcome the problem of their lanky bodies and allows them to get the hydration they need.
What organizational structure is this?
What is problem and solution?
Exavier tries very hard to do the right thing. He wants his parents and teachers to be proud of him. Every night after dinner his mother tells him to do his homework. So after dinner he goes to his room and does his homework. On Saturday, his dad asks for help with the yard work. Exavier quickly gets dressed and starts mowing the grass.
How would you describe Exavier?
What is obedient
Which part of the plot diagram has events that follow the climax and reduces the tension?
A. Exposition
B. Climax
C. Falling Action
D. Resolution
What is C, Falling Action.
What literary term means the central message or lesson of the story?
What is theme?
(7) All of the effort you invest. (8) In developing your skills is worth it when you perform on stage before an appreciative crowd.
What is the correct way to write sentences 7 and 8?
A All of the effort you invest in developing your skills is worth it. When you perform on stage before an appreciative crowd.
B All of the effort you invest in developing your skills is worth it when you perform on stage before an appreciative crowd.
C All of the effort, you invest in developing your skills. Is worth it when you perform on stage before an appreciative crowd.
D All of the effort you invest, in developing your skills is worth it when you perform on stage before an appreciative crowd.
What is B
Making homemade silly putty is fun and easy! First, squeeze a cup of household glue into a bowl, and mix in the food coloring of your choice. THen, add half a cup of concentrated liquid starch. Stir it all together until it is mostly solid. Move the mixture to a plate of paper towel , and knead it by hand for 10 minutes or so, and youre done! Now you are ready yo stretch it our or roll it up into a really bouncy ball.
What organizational structure is this?
What is chronological order?
Maria loves to try new things. There are very few adventures that she would say no to. She has been on every roller coaster and carnival ride. She has been shot out of the human slingshot. She even bungee jumped for her 18th birthday. Next on Marias list is Skydiving.
How would you describe Maria?
What is daring
Which literary term means the characters qualities?
A. Character Motivation
B. Traits
C. Protagonist
D. Conflict
What is B, traits.
What literary term means when the author pauses in the story to describe events that happened in the past?
What is Flashback?
(19) Knives at the table made some people nervous, though. (20) King Louis XIV signed a decree in 1669 banning most knives from the table. (21) Other rules about knives soon followed.
Gabby wants to add a transition at the beginning of sentence 20 to improve the connection to the previous sentence. Which transition should Gabby add to the beginning of sentence20?
A For this reason
B In other words
C In any case
D At the same time
What is A
The orange was not perfectly round, as it had a little extra bump at the top where the stem was. The stem itself was a medium brown, and a small bright green leaf grew from each side, one a little higher than the other. As far as color, the orange was, not surprisingly, orange, but it did have one small patch of tiny brown dots at its center. What was surprising was the smell of the skin. It actually smelled more like vanilla.
What organizational structure is this?
What is description?