Vocabulary and Context Clues
Central Idea or Theme
Plot Elements
MISC.
Helpful Reminders!
100
What does the word, "Compensation" mean?
a form of payment
100
Is this a central idea or a theme: Be careful what you wish for.
Theme!
100
How can a story not have a plot?
Nothing happens. Nobody comes, nobody goes. It's awful.
100
How many different types of speaker tags are there?
3 different types
Speaker tag at the front, the middle, and the end.
100
The quarterly has 8 points for the selected response section and 4 points on the written response section. What is the highest PERCENTAGE GRADE you can get on the quarterly if you leave the written response blank?
67%
200
What is the defenition of "Context Clues"?
hints or bits of information found within a sentence, paragraph, or surrounding text that help a reader figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar or difficult word
200
Is this a central idea or a theme: A man kills another man whose eye weirds him out.
Central idea!
200
If we split a plot chart into 3 parts what would each part be called?
Beginning, Middle, End
200
What POV do we not use in ELA 8?
2nd person
200
What score will you get on the written response if you copy and paste the story in the quarterly into your written response?
ZERO!
300
What does “consistent point of view” mean?
It means if you start in first person (“I”), you maintain that throughout and don’t switch to third-person halfway through.
300
Is this a central idea or a theme: A man is granted three wishes from an enchanted object, but regrets it in the end.
Central idea!
300
What is the most exciting part or the turning point of the story called?
The Climax
300
Who wrote your Q1 novel?
Advanced: Alan Gratz
Standard: Lois Lowry
300
When the question asks you to select TWO pieces of evidence that best support the previous question, what should you do?
Select exactly two pieces of evidence.
400
What is the difference between a central idea and a theme?
A central idea is specific to the story. A theme can apply to your own life.
400
Is this a central idea or a theme: Be careful about who you hang out with.
Theme!
400
What is another word commonly used in a plot chart other then resolution?
Denouement which is the final outcome where the main conflict is solved and closure is provided.
400
True or Flase: Wicked was orginally a Book before becoming a Broadway Musical (2004). Which was eventually turned into a two part Movie Musical (2024-2025).
True. 
400
What is the shortest your written response can be to earn full credit?
5 sentences
500
What is another word for narrative?
A story
500
What is a possible theme for "The Tell-Tale Heart"?
Answers may vary.
Possible answers:
Don't let hate cloud your judgement.
Guilt can cause you to do crazy things.
500
Name all parts of a plot chart. Remember there are 6 parts
Exposition, Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
500
How many ducks does Mr. Duckett have in the classroom? (for those who have counted before, I may have taken some away or added some.) Make your best guess. Closest guess will get the points.
107
500
Can your teacher tell if you used AI to write your response?
Duh...
Other acceptable answers are:
Obviously, For Sure, or Easily.