Fiction
Fiction can be based on true events. True or false?
True
Despite being true information and educational writing, authors will often us figurative language in nonfiction text. True or False?
True
Defile Annual
Occurring once a year or every so often at the same (general) time.
What are words put in italics that tell the actors what to do on the stage.
Stage Directions
I followed the rules like a faithful dog. This is an example of what type of figurative language.
Simile
Every nonfiction story follows this series of events from beginning to end.
Plot line
What would the purpose of an author publishing an article about the importance of endangered animals?
To inform
Define Tremendous
Great in amount, scale or intensity
As the play ended we realized that there was much more to the story. What is it called when the story ends on a very suspenseful note.
Cliffhanger
"She was the sun that rose every morning; bright, on time and annoying." This is an example of what type of figurative language.
Metaphor
The introduction of characters, setting and time period are all introduced in what part of the plot line.
Exposition
Nonfiction text often use features such as italic, bold, highlighted, underlined and colored text. What are these examples of?
What are: Text Features
Define antagonism
hostility or opposition
In the play we read the young boy suspected the the adults of being aliens due to his comic book. This is an example of what literary element.
Foreshadowing
To sit in solemn silence in a dull, dark dock, In a pestilential prison, with a life-long lock, Awaiting the sensation of a short, sharp shock, From a cheap and chippy chopper on a big black block!
Consonance
What is the difference between Linear and Non-Linear Plot lines?
Plot lines follow a straight path. Non-linear plot lines fill jump around in time.
Nonfiction Text often use pictures, graphs and charts to describe events. What are these called
What are: Graphic Features
Define Juxtaposition
two things seen or placed close together to contrast their differences.
At the end of the play who was accused of being the monster?
Les
While arguing my friend kept bringing up the same points over and over again. What logical fallacy is this an example of?
Circular Reasoning
In the Tell-Tale heart what happened to the old man?
Smothered the old man, chopped him into bit and hid him under the floor board.
What was the claim of the "Mustang Report"
That students are being overwhelmed in middle school.
Define Logical Fallacy
Error in reasoning that occurs when invalid arguments or irrelevant points are not supported in a debate/argument
What was the name of the young boy in the play "The Monster's On Maple Street"
Tommy
We argued back and forth about who was better Lebron James or Michael Jordan and for some reason he kept bringing up Kobe Bryant. This is an example of?
Red Hearing Argument