All about Mr. Carns
Does Mr. Carns have any kids?
Yes
What is Mr. Carns' favorite animal?
elephants
The people and or animals in the story.
Characters
run, skip, jump, sing, swim, and throw
verbs
Comparing two things USING the words "like" or "as".
simile
What is one of Mr. Carns favorite colors? I have three!
Blue, Green, & White
Where did Mr. Carns go to high school?
Clear Springs
This type of fiction genre contains Dialogue, character tags, scenes, acts, and stage directions.
Drama
parks, schools, stores, and restaurants.
nouns
Comparing two things WITHOUT using the words "like" or "as".
metaphor
What kind of pet does Mr. Carns have?
Dog
Mr. Carns has lived in three total states. Can you name one besides Texas?
California and New Jersey
What is the most common authors purpose for writing fictional stories.
entertain.
small, big, blue, soft, and bumpy
adjectives
Gives living traits to non-living things or ideas.
personification
What is the name of Mr. Carns' dog?
Molly
What is Mr. Carns favorite food?
Italian
The setting describes what?
when AND where
slowly, quietly, quickly, and carefully
adverb
Uses an over exaggeration to make a point.
Hyperbole.
How many years has Mr. Carns been teaching
11 years
How many books did Mr. Carns read this summer?
13
What two things make up the exposition of a story.
characters and setting
around, below, above, and behind
prepositions
Words or phrases that are not meant to be taken literally.
idiom