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“Set the Scene!” (Literary Elements)

100

Question:

The time and place in which a story occurs are known as what?

Answer:

Setting

200

Question:

The turning point or most intense moment in a story is called what? 

Answer: 

Climax

300

Question:

A character struggling with fear, guilt, or another problem within themselves is experiencing what type of conflict?

Answer: Internal conflict

Bonus points if you can explain.

400

Question:

When a character's words, actions, thoughts, and decisions reveal who they are, what literary element is being developed?

Answer: 

Characterization

500

Question:

A FAMU student from Gadsden County is driving home for the weekend when a severe thunderstorm causes flooding that blocks the road. The student cannot control the weather or the flooding. What type of conflict is this?

Answer: 

 Character vs. Nature — External Conflict

“What’s the Big Idea?” (Central Idea vs. Theme)

100

Question:

The main point or most important message of a nonfiction text is called the ________.

Answer:

Main Idea

200

A recurring message or insight about life that a reader can take away from a literary work is called the ________. 

Answer: Theme

Bonus: Can one word describe the theme of a text?

300

Question:

A news article explains how lack of sleep affects teenagers' grades, concentration, and health. Is the author developing a central idea or a theme?

Answer: Central Idea 

400

Question:

A story follows a student who struggles in school but keeps working hard until she succeeds. Provide a  more likely theme for this text.

Answer:

“Hard work and persistence can lead to success”

A good way to remember it: Central Idea = What the text is mainly saying.
Theme = What the text teaches us about life.

📚 Nonfiction → Central Idea

500

A story follows a teenager who moves to a new city and initially feels like an outsider. After joining a community organization, she develops friendships and begins to feel at home. Which statement best represents the theme of the story?

“Finding connections with others can help people overcome feelings of isolation and find a sense of belonging.”

“Make Your Case!” (Rhetorical Appeals)

100

Question:

A speaker says, “You should trust my advice because I have been a teacher for 25 years.” Which rhetorical appeal is being used?

Answer:

Ethos

200

Question:

A student says, “According to our school survey, 78% of students believe that having a longer lunch would improve their school experience.” Which rhetorical appeal is being used?

Answer:

Logos

300

Question:

A speaker shows pictures of children affected by hunger and asks the audience to donate food. Which rhetorical appeal is being used?

Answer: Pathos

400

Question:

A GCHS student argues that students should exercise more. She explains that research shows regular exercise can improve concentration and academic performance. Which appeal is being used, and what is its purpose?Logos — to use facts and evidence to convince the audience.

Answer:

Logos — to use facts and evidence to convince the audience.

500

Question:

A speaker tells the audience about losing a close family member and explains how that experience inspired them to support a local cause. Which rhetorical appeal is being used, and why might the speaker use it?

Answer: Pathos

Why: The speaker shares a personal story about losing a family member to create an emotional connection with the audience. The goal is to make the audience feel empathy and care about the cause, which may motivate them to take action.

 

“Feelings in the Air” (Tone vs. Mood) Remember: Tone = T = The author's attitudeMood = M = My feeling as the reader

100

Question:

What is the author’s attitude toward the subject, characters, or audience called?Tone

Answer: Tone

200

Question:

What feeling or atmosphere does a text create in the reader called?

Answer: Mood

300

Question:

 A writer describes a character’s actions as “selfish, careless, and completely irresponsible.” What does this word choice most clearly reveal?

Answer: A critical or negative tone

400

Question:

Read the description: “The hallway was silent. The lights flickered overhead, and an empty locker door slowly creaked open.” What mood does this passage create?An eerie, creepy, or suspenseful mood.

Answer:

An eerie, creepy or suspenseful mood

500

Question:

A writer says, “Our school cafeteria was a disaster zone. Students stampeded toward the food, shouting and laughing as if they had not eaten in weeks.” What is the tone, and what mood might this create for the reader? 

Answer:

Tone: humorous/playful or critical. Mood: chaotic, energetic, or amused.

Jaguar Nation!”

100

Question:

🐆 Roar Check! What animal represents Gadsden County High School?

Answer:

The Jaguar!

200

Question:

 Where Are We? In what Gadsden County community is GCHS located?Havana, Florida

Answer:

Havana, Florida

300

Question:

School Spirit! What is the nickname used for the GCHS community and school spirit?

Answer:

Jaguar Nation/Mighty Jaguar

400

 Question:

Before becoming Gadsden County High School, the school was known as what?East Gadsden High School

Answer:

East Gadsden High School

500

Question:

 Bet You Didn't Know!

 Historical descriptions of the GCHS campus say that one of its hallways is approximately the length of what famous athletic space?

Answer:

A football field