Vocabulary
a private or shy person
What is an introvert?
What is the NOUN in the sentence below?
The dog ran quickly.
dog
Who is the narrator in Wishtree?
Red
Name 3 characters in Wishtree.
Answers could include:
Red, Bongo, Samar, Stephen, Francesca, Big You, Flash, Maeve, Squibbles, etc.
Which type of figurative language always uses "like" or "as"?
simile
very complicated or detailed
What is intricate?
What is the VERB in the sentence below?
Mrs. Albritton teaches every day.
teaches
Red says that she and Bongo are very different. Bongo is a pessismist, and Red is an optimist. What is the difference?
An optimist looks on the bright side of things, while a pessismist assumes the worst
What is the setting of a story?
when and where the story takes place
Identify the type of figurative language:
"As you've probably noticed, I'm more talkative than most trees."
Personification
to accept or endure without interference (often something you don’t necessarily agree with or like)
What is tolerate?
What is the PROPER NOUN in the sentence below?
The silly puppy named Harley ran around in circles.
Harley
How is Maeve's story connected to the present day story with Stephen and Samar?
Which story element is the main problem, challenge, or issue that the characters face?
conflict
Identify the type of figurative language:
"when she smiled it was like sunshine peeking through the clouds"
simile
to reason by deduction; to infer
What is to derive?
What are the VERBS in the sentence below?
The spotted puppy ran down the street and chased a cat up a tree.
ran, chased
Which event happens FIRST in the story?
1. Francesca reads Maeve's journal
2. A teen carves LEAVE into Red's trunk with a screwdriver
2. A teen carves LEAVE into Red's trunk with a screwdriver
Describe the setting in Wishtree
a very culturally diverse neighborhood
The man was a bear, big and overbearing.
metaphor
an idea or action intended to deal with a problem or situation
What is an approach?
Identify the verb and its TYPE (action, linking, or helping):
Mrs. Albritton is the best teacher ever!
is (linking)
Put the story events in order:
A. Stephen organizes the "Stay" wish surprise for Samar
B. Bongo brings Samar's wish to Stephen's window
C. Red tells Stephen & Samar Maeve's story
1. (B) Bongo brings Samar's wish to Stephen's window
2. (C) Red tells Stephen & Samar Maeve's story
3. (A) Stephen organizes the "Stay" wish surprise for Samar
Describe ONE of the conflicts in Wishtree. Be specific!
1. Francesca wants to cut Red down
2. Samar struggles to make friends in the new neighborhood
3. Red wants to make a difference before getting cut down
FINAL JEOPARDY!!
Write an example of a simile or metaphor AND correctly identify it.
Answers will vary.