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Literary Terms
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Sentence Errors
Vocabulary
100

Why did the teacher wear sunglasses to class?

Because her students are too bright!

100

What is "SETTING"?

The time and place of a story.

100

How many children does Ms. Lewis have?

TWO

100

"The windows are dirty." 

Is this a complete sentence?

YES

100

What is an "ACRONYM"?

An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word

200

Why do some people eat snails?

Because they don't like fast food.

200

What is the highest part of interest in a story? Also called the "turning point"?

Climax

200

What was the name of the girl in "SQUID GIRL"?

Sierra

200

"Because of the rain."

Is this a complete sentence? Explain.

NO. This is a sentence fragment.

200

What is "CLAUSTROPHOBIA"?

Fear of small or inclosed spaces.

300

What did the depressed math book say to the calculator?

I have too many problems.

300

What is "First Person Point of View"?

It's when one of the characters tells the story.

300

What is the name of the villan (evil character) in the "Graveyard Book"?

The MAN JACK

300

"I love to write papers I would write one every day if I had the time."

Is this a correct sentence? Explain.

NO. This is a run-on sentence.

300

What is "PLAGIARISM"?

It is to use someone else's words or ideas as your own.

400

Why didn’t the shark swallow the clown fish?

Because it tasted funny.

400

What is "CHARACTERIZATION"?

It is the process of making or creating a character.

400

What was the name of the old man who got locked out of his house?

Mr. Thomas

400

"Dan was late, we left without him."

Is this a correct sentence?

NO. It is a run-on sentence. (comma splice)

400

What is a "BYSTANDER" ?

Someone who is present at an event, but chooses not to take part in it.

500

Why was Cinderella a bad volleyball player?

Because her coach was a pumpkin.

500

What is the difference between TONE and MOOD?

Tone is the author's attitude about what he/she has written. Mood is the feeling the reader experiences when reading the story.

500

What are Ms. Lewis's cats names?

MILO AND HAIZY

500

"Dan was late, therefore, we left him. "

Is this a correct sentence? If not, correct it.

NO. It should be:

"Dan was late; therefore, we left him.

500

What is an "INFERENCE"?

It is a conclusion based on evidence.

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