Characters
Who is the protagonist of 'Where the Red Fern Grows'?
Billy
Where is 'Where the Red Fern Grows' set?
The Ozark Mountain Range, USA.
What is a protagonist?
The main character in a story.
Define 'prediction'
To make a good guess about future events.
List the 4 paragraphs of a reflective, compare and contrast essay.
1. Intro.
2. Similarities.
3. Differences.
4. Conclusion
Who is the protagonist of 'Seventh Grade'?
Victor
Where is 'Rikki-Tikki-Tavi' set?
In India, over 100 years ago.
Which narrative point-of-view is being used when the story is told by the narrator?
First-person point-of-view.
Define 'infer'.
To deduce information from facts.
What is a 'topic sentence' and where should it be?
The first sentence of a 'body' paragraph.
Who is the protagonist of 'The Last Dog'?
Brock
Where is the setting for 'The Last Dog'?
Earth, in the distant future.
Name the narrative point-of-view wherein the reader knows every character's location, thoughts and feelings.
Third-person omniscient.
Define 'direct characterization'
The author tells us about character's appearance or personality traits using adjectives.
Give examples of 'signposting' words and phrases.
Firstly/Secondly/Lastly.
To begin with/In adddition
On one hand/On the other hand..
In conclusion/To sum up/In summary...
Who is the protagonist of 'Zebra'?
Adam
Where is 'A Mother's Words' set?
Washington DC.
1. Name the narrative device authors use to give clues about future events in a story.
2. Name the narrative device authors use to show the reader past events.
1. Foreshadowing.
2. Flashback.
Define 'indirect characterization'.
The author shows us a character's personality through their thoughts, dialogue, and actions.
What is the function of 'signposting' words or phrases?
To guide the reader through your essay. To make your essay easy to follow (like a map).
Who is the protagonist of 'A Retrieved Reformation'?
Jimmy Valentine
Where is 'Seventh Grade' set?
In a bilingual school, Southern California, USA.
Name the narrative device which is a synonym of 'personification'.
Anthropomorphism.
Define 'determined'
having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.
Give 2 examples of academic 'balanced argument' essays.
1. compare and contrast.
2. for and against/pros and cons