6th Grade Random
What is the setting of a story?
Where the story takes place
When a narrator uses "I, Me," it is written in this point of view
First Person
When should capital letters be used in writing?
To use strong exaggeration
hyperbole
Most popular snack at SMS
takis
Who is the tallest teacher in 6th grade?
Mr. Crawford
Who is the protagonist in a story?
hint: it is about one of the characters...
Protagonist is the main character in a story
A sentence should always end with...
punctuation
Giving human characteristics to something that is not human
personification
What is tone in a story?
the author's attitude... how they feel about the characters, events, theme, in a story.
The problem of the story is called...
conflict
The message or lesson of the story
Theme
Fiction = not real/made up, can be funny.
Nonfiction = topic, factual, provides information, not funny.
She is busy as a bee.
This is an example of what type of figurative language?
Simile
To give a short explanation that only includes the most important parts.
Summarize
Who is the oldest 6th grade English teacher?
Mr. Hostetter
What the story is mainly about?
Central or Main idea
What is a synonym for tired?
sleepy, exhausted, etc.
BOOM
onomatopoeia
What is a claim?
A statement of position you are making
Who was the author of blood on the river?
Elisa Carbone
Who is the antagonist in a story?
If the protagonist is the main character, then the antagonist is...
opposes the main character; affects the plot of the story; the villian
example: thanos
This is the last part of the story that wraps it up.
Resolution or conclusion
Why do writers use figurative language?
To add interest or humor to a story.
When is the last day of school? the actual date.
May 29th