"The Most Dangerous Game"
"The Scarlet Ibis"
"The Gift of the Magi"
DLP
Miscellaneous
100
The foreshadowing of this story occurs in what part of the plot?
Exposition
100
Read the quote: "Sometimes I accidently turned him over, but he never told Momma." What is this an example of?
Indirect Characterization
100
What type of irony occurs in this short story?
Situation Irony - something that happens unexpectedly.
100
Identify the error then fix the sentence. I forgot to grab my literature book from home, I hope we are not using it today.
Comma Spice - semicolon, period, or add so
100
Define plot. Name it's five features.
A series of related events Exposition Rising action Climax Falling action Resolution
200
Define Climax - explain what the climax is and why.
Turning point in the story - the character has to make a big decision Rainsford on the cliff - now or never - take chances with dogs or take chances in the water
200
Name two ways in which Doodle and the Ibis are similar.
Ibis vs. Doodle Red Red body Looks sick Medical condition Dead Supposed to die Uncoordinated Wing Trouble crawling, walking Exotic Different from others Traveled a long way Since birth, has come a long way Tumbles down the tree Will Doodle fail?
200
In the very beginning of the story, what does Della struggle with?
Money
200
Identify the error then fix the sentence. English is my first hour class after that I have gym followed by Spanish.
Fused sentence. Add punctuation.
200
What is the difference between a dynamic and a static character?
Dynamic character - changes throughout the story Static character - remains the same throughout the story
300
Read the quote... "...the dead tree, delicately adjusted to rest on the cut living one, crashed down and struck the general a glancing blow on the shoulder as it fell..." What part of the story's plot does this occur? Why?
Rising Action
300
What is the theme?
Family is important. Don't take what you have for granted. We can be mean to the ones we love. Don't let pride get in your way.
300
During the exposition, what do we learn about the Dillingham's?
They love each other very much.
300
Which sentence is grammatically correct? a. Avery gave me a cookie, I would have eaten it but I wasn’t hungry. b. Avery gave me a cookie I would have eaten it, but I wasn’t hungry. c. Avery gave me a cookie. I would have eaten it but I wasn’t hungry. d. Avery gave me gave me a cookie. I would have eaten it, but I wasn’t hungry.
D
300
What is the difference between external conflict and internal conflict? Give examples.
External conflict - a struggle between a character and an outside force. Ex: man vs. man, man vs. nature, and man vs. society Internal conflict - a struggle that takes place in a character's min. Ex: man vs. self
400
Read the passge. "About the hall were the mounted heads of many animals - lions, tigers, elephants, moose, bears; larger or more perfect specimans than Rainsford had never seen." What type of literary element does this most exemplify? What part of the plot would you find this in?
Indirect Characterization
400
Read the quote: "He didn't answer, so I placed my hand on his forehead and lifted his head. Limply, he fell backwards onto the earth." What part of the story's plot does this come from?
Falling action
400
What is the theme of this shory story?
It's not the giving - it's the gift. It's the thought that counts. Love conquers all. You shouldn't attach importance to material possessions.
400
Identify the error then fix the sentence. I go to school all morning, and then I do homework for my to classes.
Incorrect homophone - two
400
What is Doodle's real name?
William Armstrong
500
DAILY DOUBLE: What does Rainsford compare himself to at the end? You must know the exact phrase. What does this tell you about Rainsford as a character?
"Beast at Bay" Dynamic Character and Theme - changed his views - don't assume something that you do not know
500
What is the phrase that the narrator uses to explain his mean attitude towards Doodle?
"A knot of cruelty borne by the stream of love"
500
How much is the Dillingham's rent each month?
$8/week = 32$/month
500
Identify the grammar error and then fix the sentence. After this long winter is over and spring finally arrives.
Fragment - add something to the sentence to make it complete.
500
What is the conflict in ... "The Most Dangerous Game" "The Scarlet Ibis" "The Gift of the Magi" "The Necklace" Be specific.
p vs. p - Rainsford vs. Zaroff p vs. s - Brother vs. his feelings about Doodle p vs. p - Della vs. Jim P vs. s - M. Loisel vs. the lost necklace
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