Stories
What is internal conflict vs External conflict?
I.C: A struggle within a character’s mind or emotions, E.C: A struggle between a character and outside forces, like nature or other people.
Define passive voice
Is a sentence structure where the subject receives the action instead of doing it.
This adjective describes clothing that looks wrinkled or crumpled, like Martin’s shirt when he rushes to get dressed.
Rumpled
What is personification?
Is a type of figurative language that gives human traits to nonhuman things.
This planet is known for its beautiful rings.
Saturn
TRUE OR FALSE.
On an Adventure Story, one of its characteristics is that illustrates dangerous situations.
TRUE
Identify the voice: “The medicine bag was handed to Martin by his grandfather.”
Passive voice.
This noun refers to physical or mental exhaustion, often felt by Martin’s grandfather after traveling.
Fatigue
The thunder grumbled like an old man refusing to be ignored. What is being personified?
The thunder
This organ in the human body is responsible for pumping blood.
Heart
On a Realistic Short Story, What is the author's purpose?
To tell an interesting story that seems true to life.
Rewrite this passive sentence in active voice: “The story was told by the grandfather.”
The grandfather told the story.
The boy was __________ by fear and doubt as he climbed the tree.
tormented
The wind whispered secrets through the trees. What human trait is given to the wind?
Whispering
This element has the chemical symbol ‘O’.
oxygen
What makes “The Banana Tree” an adventure story rather than a realistic one?
It includes a life-threatening challenge and heroic action during a storm.
Convert this sentence to passive voice: “The boy climbs the banana tree.”
The banana tree is climbed by the boy.
The weather grew more __________ as the wind howled and the rain poured.
tempestuous
Complete the sentence with the best personification and explain its effect: The abandoned bicycle lay on its side, __________. A) rusting in the sun B) waiting patiently for its rider C) tangled in weeds
B) waiting patiently for its rider: The bicycle is given the human trait of patience.
This artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
Michelangelo
In “The Medicine Bag,” what tradition does Martin’s grandfather pass down?
He gives Martin the sacred medicine bag, symbolizing cultural heritage.
Rewrite this sentence in passive voice to emphasize the action over the character: “Martin accepts the medicine bag with pride.”
The medicine bag is accepted with pride by Martin.
Define Merciless
Having or showing no pity.
Complete the sentence with the most vivid personification and explain what it reveals about the setting: As the storm approached, the trees __________. A) bent in the wind B) whispered warnings to one another C) dropped their leaves in silence
B) whispered warnings to one another Personification: The trees are given the human ability to whisper and warn, which builds suspense and suggests nature’s awareness of danger.
This literary genre includes imaginary worlds, magical creatures, and supernatural events.
Fantasy