Lingo
What is a point of view
What does protagonist mean?
The main character in a story.
The author’s prose was characterized by a lyrical quality that captivated readers, drawing them into the vivid world she created. Critics noted that her use of metaphors and similes added depth to the narrative.
What does the word "lyrical" mean in this context?
A) Rigid
B) Melodic
C) Disjointed
D) Ordinary
B) Melodic
After work, i like to read, listen to music, and cook.
What's wrong with this sentence?
the "i" needs to be capitalized.
What is conflict?
The dominant struggle in the story.
What is a good strategy to use for multiple choice questions?
Process of elimination
What was the Ted Talk we watched in the beginning of the year about?
The danger or problem with having biases and prejudices especially when they are ill informed.
What does analyze or analysis mean?
to look deeply (in detail) into something (the text, subject, information, etc.)
The professor's lecture was replete with intricate details and nuanced arguments, compelling students to engage deeply with the material. However, some found the dense content to be overwhelming and difficult to grasp.
What does the word "replete" mean in this context?
A) Lacking
B) Abundant
C) Confusing
D) Superficial
B) Abundant
john proctor went to target.
Names should be capitalized. John Proctor and Target
What is Characterization?
The process an author uses to develop and create characters in a story.
What is a good strategy to use before reading a text?
Preview the questions
*DAILY DOUBLE*
What is the difference between a Theme and a Topic
Theme is the message/ complete sentence/thought
Topic is the subject/ 1-2 words about the larger ideas in the story
How do you write a proper citation?
(Author's last name page#)
Ex (Miller 30)
My dogs enjoy playing with (they're, there, their) toys.
a. they're
b. there
c. their
c. their
Which is the proper way to write a novel?
A. born a crime
B. Born A Crime
C. "Born a Crime"
D Born a Crime
D. Born a Crime
Novels are always italicized and capitalized.
The beginning of the story where the author introduces characters, setting, and background information.
The exposition
What is a good strategy to use while reading?
annotating (underlining, highlighting, making margin notes)
Name 3 different character traits
(answers will vary)
Ex: Hardworking, Brave, Anxious
What does it mean to infer?
To make an educated guess/ to read between the lines/ to come to a conclusion based on clues in the text
After the exam we will, continue reading, Born a Crime.
Where should the comma(s) be?
After the exam, we will continue reading Born a Crime.
*DAILY DOUBLE*
Q: Why am I tired?
A: because you didn't sleep enough
Find ALL the mistakes in this answer. (there are 3)
- Not a complete sentence.
- The b in "because" should be capitalized, since it is starting the sentence.
- There needs to be a period at the end.
What is a dynamic character?
A well developed character that goes through a change
What is a good time management strategy?
If you don't know it, skip it and go back to it.
With the essay prompt: Should schools switch to a four day week.
Give an example of a possible topic sentence.
Answers may vary
Ex: Many teachers believe that students would benefit from schools switching to a four day week.
*DAILY DOUBLE*
What is tone AND what is mood?
Tone is how the author or narrators feelings in the story
the Mood is how the reader feels reading the story.
While some critics dismissed the film as a mere spectacle, others argued that its underlying themes of resilience and perseverance resonated deeply with audiences. This dichotomy sparked a lively debate among film enthusiasts.
What does the word "dichotomy" mean in this context?
A) Harmony
B) Division
C) Similarity
D) Monotony
B) Division
What does a semicolon ; do?
Links two separate, but related thoughts.
Setting contains 5 elements. Name at least 3 of those components.
Place - geographical location
Time - historical period, time of day
Physical Atmosphere -weather
Social Conditions - daily/societal life
Mood - feeling created at
the beginning of the story
For SPQ's with choices, what is a good strategy to use?
Replace the word/ correction with each choice and see what sounds best.