All things Modifiers
__________ modifiers modify the wrong word or they seem to modify more than one word in a sentence.
Misplaced
__________ usually occurs at the beginning of a short story
Exposition
A ______ character can change or grow
round
What is the following sentence an example of?
Your eyes are stars.
metaphor
When is my birthday?
April 16
_________ modifiers seem logically to modify no word at all.
Dangling
______________ the turning point of the story and usually the main character comes face to face with a conflict.
Climax
The _________ is central to the action of a story and moves against the antagonist.
protagonist
The perspective from which a story is told?
Point of view
What is my favorite color?
Purple (Lavender) or Yellow
Is the following sentence written with a correct modifier?
Catching sight of our friends, we waved frantically.
Correct or True
True or False: Rising Action follows the climax and ultimately leads to the resolution.
False
True or False:
Static characters change throughout the story and is constantly changing.
False
An expression of the author's attitude towards the subject.
Tone
Where did I go to undergrad?
UCLA
In the following sentence the modifier " Climbing into bed" should be pointed to ?
Climbing into bed, the tornado siren began to blow, scaring the children.
children
True or False: Rising Action follows the climax and ultimately leads to the resolution.
Flat
What kind of character is this: Gothel kidnaps baby Rapunzel so she can use her magic hair to stay young.
A person, place or object that represents something beyond itself
Symbol
Where is my favorite place to travel to?
Mexico
In order for the sentence to specify: (Kerry did nothing else but play soccer while in high school) where should the word only be inserted and how would the new sentence be read?
Kerry played soccer while attending Northridge High.
Kerry only played soccer while attending Northridge High.
What are the 5 types of plot in order?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action and Resolution
What type of character is this? She’s a mother to 7 children, she washes their clothes and takes care of the house, she fusses over her children and wants them safe, a great cook, proud of her children’s achievements.
Flat
The conversation between two or more characters in a text
Dialogue
How many years have I been a teacher?
5 years