Elements of Fiction
What are all of the different elements of fiction?
Setting
Conflict
Character
Plot
Theme
What are the seven (7) author's patterns?
Chronological Order
Compare and Contrast
Sequence
Cause and Effect
Problem and Solution
Generalization
Concept and Definition
What acronym do we use to study figurative language?
SHAMPOO
or ISHAMPOO
Who were the main characters in Freak the Mighty?
Max and Freak
How many years has Mr. C been teaching?
10
What are the four main types of conflict?
Character vs. Character
Self
Nature
Society
What does a Cause and Effect diagram look like and how does it work?
It is boxes or circles with arrow to others.
Causes go on the left and effects go on the right.
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Similes use like, as or than
What are two character traits for Killer Kane and what type of figurative language is his name?
Violent, Dishonest, Cruel, Scary, Fearsome, Gigantic, Inhumane and more.
Alliteration
What animal was the mascot of the college Mr. C went to?
A Bengal tiger
What was the exposition of Freak the Mighty?
When Max meets Freak and he threatens to blast him with his crutch.
What are five (5) different words readers use to recognize a Sequence?
First, next, then, last
Second, third
How-to, tutorial
and more.
Give six (6) examples of onomatopoeia in 30 seconds.
Sound effects
What are two traits for Loretta and was she a static or dynamic character?
Obnoxious, Rude, Inappropriate, Harsh, Caring and more.
Dynamic
What are each of the principals names at LRMS?
Mr. Prinzivalli
Ms. Talley
Ms. Heindrichs
Mr. Dutrow
What are the three ways to define theme and what is an example of one?
Many examples
Put the following wars in Chronological Order.
Civil War
American Revolution
WWI
War of 1812
Vietnam War
WWII
American Revolution
War of 1812
Civil War
WWI
WWII
Vietnam War
Name all the types of figurative language in the line.
There were at least ten thousand tiny toddlers crying streams of tears like water fountains at this daycare.
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Simile
What town did the story take place?
We don't know, it never said.
What is every sport that you can tryout for during the fall season?
Girls' track
Football
Boys' soccer
Cheer
What do each of the character words mean?
Static
Dynamic
Flat
Round
Static means their personality stays the same.
Dynamic means their personality is different from beginning to end.
Flat means a character plays one role and one emotion.
Round means they show a range of emotions.
Compare and Contrast volleyball and basketball.
Give 5 similarities and 5 differences in 60 seconds.
Similarities - both sports, have tryouts, use a ball, play indoors or outdoors, use nets, have teams, have positions, coaches, refs, fouls
Differences - Ball can hit the floor in basketball, can touch the net, called a set in volleyball and pass in basketball, max amount of hits in volleyball, move up and down the court
Give an oxymoron, idiom, and line of personification.
Many examples.
Which two chapters had the encounter with Tony D during the 4th of July?
Chapters 6 and 7
How many students go to LRMS?
1,386 students