Literary Elements
Robert was afraid the flooding river would reach his home. His parents were away, and he was watching with his little sister. He saddled his horse, and he and his sister rode to the top of the hill.
What is the conflict (Problem)?
His house is about to flood and his parents were away.
Which word describes the person who speaks directly to the audience to tell a story, give information or comment on the action of the scene or the characters?
A.) The Cast of Characters
B.) The Stage Directions
C.) The Narrator
C. The Narrator
A ______________ is a person who acts in a play, movie, or other performance.
a) performance
b) actor
c) teacher
d) audition
b) actor
What is the literal meaning of this:
"That test was a piece of cake!"
The task was easy.
Suffix: "-er" or "-or" ?
A device that heats things:
A.) Heater B.)Heator
A.) Heater
I have two baby (kitty) named Chloe and Mr. Jellybean.
What is the correct way to write the plural noun "kitty" here:
A.) kittys
B.) kitties
C.) kitty's
B.) Kitties
Robert was afraid the flooding river would reach his home. His parents were away, and he was watching with his little sister. He saddled his horse, and he and his sister rode to the top of the hill.
What is the solution to the problem?
He got his sister and rode their horse to the top of the hill.
What is the name of the instructions in the script of a play that tell actors how to enter, where to stand, when to move, also information about the lighting, scenery, props, and sound effects?
A.) The dialogue
B.) The stage directions
C.) The cast of characters
B.) The stage directions
What can you coil?
a) a pencil
b) a hose
c) a box
d) a water bottle
b) a hose
What is the literal meaning of this:
"I have been waiting a million years for this video game to finally come out!"
I have waited a very long time.
Suffix: "-er" or "-or" ?
A person who visits:
A. ) Visiter B.) Visitor
B.) Visitor
What is the correct way to write the plural noun "person" here:
How many (person) will be at the party?
A.) people
B.) peoples
C.) persons
A.) People
What is a possible synonym for the word "CONFLICT?"
Problem
Struggle
Disagreement
How is a drama organized?
A.) Chapters
B.) Acts and Scenes
C.) Stanzas
B.) Acts and Scenes
Someone who is ________ at something is more skilled than others.
a) peasant
b) merciful
c) superior
d) deceive
c) superior
What is the literal meaning of this:
"It's raining cats and dogs."
Its raining a lot.
Think about the Latin root "vis." What is the meaning of the word "invisible?"
A. ) to see a object
B. ) to not be able to see an object
C.) to hear a noise
D.) to not be able to hear a noise
B.) to not be able to see an object
Nola and I bake cookies together. (They/We/Us) love to bake.
Which is the correct pronoun here:
A.) They
B.) We
C.) Us
B.) We
Bonus: Why is the correct answer "we" instead of "they?"
What is the "THEME" of a story, poem, or drama (play)?
A.) The main problem
B.) The lesson learned
C.) The details
B.) The lesson learned
What is dialogue?
The conversation between characters in a story or play.
What is a synonym for the word "rehearse"
practice
Which one is a simile?
a) The cake was as sweet as honey.
b) The cake was very sweet.
c) The cake is soft and tasty.
a) The cake was as sweet as honey.
Think about the Latin root "aud." What is the meaning of the word "audio?"
A. ) to be able to see an object
B. ) to not be able to see an object
C.) to hear
D.) to not be able to hear
C. ) to hear
What is the correct way to write the sentence with quotations?
A.) "What time is school over," asked the tired teacher?
B.) "What time is school over," asked the tired teacher.
C.) "What time is school over?" asked the tired teacher.
C.) "What time is school over?" asked the tired teacher.
What is the setting of Gigi & the Wishing Ring?
the forest
What are stage directons?
Instructions that tell the actors what to do on stage.
What is an antonym for the word "old?
young
Can you explain the difference between a metaphor and a simile?
A metaphor compares 2 things by saying one thing is another thing.
A simile compares 2 things using the words "like" or "as"
Think about the suffix "-est" What is the meaning of the word fastest in the sentence below.
Alex is the fastest runner in 3rd grade.
a) John is fastest than the other boys.
b) Alex can run more quickly than John.
c) Alex can run more quickly than any other kid at school.
c) Alex can run more quickly than any other kid at school.
Her is my first cousin!
What change should be made to this sentence?
a) change "her" to "she"
b) change "her" to "him"
c) change "her" to "them"
d) no change is needed
a) change "her" to "she"